Job Description

Job Title

Armed Security Guard

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Location

Independence, Missouri

Shifts Available

• 32 Hours per week
• Day/Night Shift

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements. Weekends may be required.

Job Description

IDS International is looking for a full-time Armed Security Guard to support our contract overseeing the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri and will report to our Program Manager.

Key Duties

• Maintain a high level of visibility at all times and surveil visitors in the Library and Museum for suspicious activities. 
• Patrol the interior and exterior of the facility, as well as monitor a closed-circuit television feed to prevent unauthorized access and limit other incidents.
• Secure and monitor access points during hours of operation, search bags as needed and monitor visitors throughout the facility.
• Guards will register guests into the research room and ensure rules and protocols are followed.
• When required, detain violators and prepare detailed incident reports.
• Attend and provide security during special events and VIP visits involving high profile government officials.

Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States AND be at least 21 years of age
• Have the ability to pass all pre-employment physicals and testing as the job requires standing for extended periods of time
• Received a minimum high school diploma or GED
• Three years of military, security or law enforcement experience within the last 5 years 
• Applicants should be proficient with firearms and pass a firearms qualification course
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly rates.
• Benefits

Questions?

• Please reach out to lolney@idsinternational.com for additional questions or information.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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