ARMED OFFICER - GARY, IN 46403 - $20/HOUR

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ARMED OFFICER - GARY, IN 46403 - $20/HOUR

Temporary Gary, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1028

Midwest Security Forces is seeking highly experienced applicants to fill immediate Armed Security Officer positions in Gary, IN 46403. The ideal candidate will have strong observational skills, excellent operational judgment, and the ability to respond swiftly and appropriately to security threats.

General Armed Security responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide excellent customer service to our client's staff, residents, and visitors

Secure the premises and establish a friendly on-site presence

Observe, survey, and report activities at the assigned site

Remain vigilant and proactively identify security concerns

Respond quickly and appropriately to critical situations

Enforce client procedures, regulations, and standards

Must have strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Must be customer service oriented

Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must have strong communication skills

Ability to read and write detailed reports

Ability to work within a structured team environment

Must consistently maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance

Qualifications

Possess at least a high school education or equivalent (GED)

Authorized to work in the United States

Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law

Effective written and verbal communication

Armed Security Officer experience required. Police experience preferred

Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving history

Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening

Must be able to pass pre-employment background check

Must have your own approved firearm and appropriate holster

Benefits are available for Full Time employees:

Leave: Paid holidays, Vacation/paid time off

Midwest Security Forces, LLC was formed in January 2006 when we acquired a previous security company that was local to Northwest Indiana. We provide armed and unarmed Security Officers as well as marked patrol vehicles. We started with about 30 employees and have grown the company to over 160 employees working in Illinois and Indiana. This growth is largely due to our dedicated team and our layered management structure. Midwest Security has an executive management staff with over 70 years combined experience in local law enforcement, military, and private industry.

Midwest Security clients include retail shopping centers, professional office parks, high-rise buildings, highway travel centers, industrial facilities, banks, gated residential communities, health care facilities, and more. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients; Many of our clients have been with us since we began. Our hands‑on approach and responsiveness to every situation is what sets us apart from others. Our executive team receives alerts 24/7 so we can respond immediately when there is an issue at an account. Midwest Security Forces is a family‑owned business that personally cares about our employees and clients.

Midwest Security Forces strives to be the best provider of security services in the Midwestern United States. We aim to set the standard of excellence in the eyes of our customers, employees, and public.

Midwest Security Forces is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group.

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