Job Details

Port Security Officer

Inner Parish Security Corporation (IPSC) is recruiting professional Port Security Officers with excellent customer service and security skills to join our highly regarded team. We have immediate job openings and can assist you in the LA Security Guard Licensing and Training process. Pay rate: $16.00/hr, paid weekly!

Current TWIC card required. Must have an open availability. For driving positions, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Driver's License, and have a clean Driving Record.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Retirees and veterans are welcome. Prior law enforcement, military and/or 1 year of security experience is a plus, however training will be provided to the right candidate.

You will help to prevent and deter crime through: performing both regular and random patrols of multiple premises, reporting any security-related incidents, hazards or unusual occurrences, when necessary, performing control procedures, operating emergency equipment, documenting nightly operations and filing weekly reports, investigating breaches of property.

You must meet the following requirements: excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills, sound communication skills, professional presentation, ability to work as a team member and solo, reliable transport, active cellphone, ability to pass a drug screen.

Physical and mental job requirements:

• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills and must be able to communicate clearly and quickly in cases of emergency.
• A Security Officer must be able to read and interpret written information under a variety of circumstances.
• A Security Officer must be able to drive a motor vehicle in the course of his/her duties if required.
• A Security Officer must be able to detect and identify sounds relevant to fires, floods, alarm signals, and persons in distress against distracting sound background conditions (e.g., machinery, traffic noise, etc.)
• A Security Officer must be able to: walk, run, stand, climb, sit.
• A Security Officer must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. waist high, if required.
• A Security Officer must be in good mental health and be able to make decisions instantly on the event of an emergency.
• A Security Officer must meet the physical and mental requirements of the state(s) to be licensed by the state to perform Security Guard / Security Officer work. Must be able to obtain the status of license required for the position, either Armed or Unarmed.
• A Security Officer must be able to work outside and not be afraid to get a little dirty.
• A Security Officer must not fear heights or working around water.
• A Security Officer must not be afraid of animals or loud noises.
• A Security Officer must be ok with crossing over water and looking over the sides of docks to verify barge and ship numbers.

Accommodations to the above will be considered and offered when possible. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. If you have a passion for providing crucial security services and seek an important role with an enthusiastic team, IPSC is the company for you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident; Critical Illness; Daily Pay This job reports to the Operations Manager This is a Full and Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.