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Company Name: Wackenhut Services, Inc.- DC

Job Title: Armed Security Officer

Location: Houston, TX

Profession: Security Guard/Contract Services

Job Description:

Overview:

Wackenhut Services, Inc., a premier provider of protective service forces to the US Government has immediate openings for Armed Security Officers to work to support emergency relief efforts in the regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Compensation for all officers will be in accordance with the applicable wage determination for the area the Officer is assigned plus the applicable Health and Welfare allowance.

EOE, M/F/D/V.

Responsibilities:

Minimum qualifications include:
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years current or prior security or military experience
• Proficient with use of firearm/handgun
• Must have valid state/city/county firearms permit
• Meet all State Certifications
o Active Duty Law Enforcement
• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Qualifications:

o Texas: Hold a Level III or Level IV Security Officer Commission issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety
OR
o Be an Active Duty Law Enforcement Officer

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