Special Police Officer

Job Introduction

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The world's leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for a Special Police Officers (SPO). As a Special Police Officer, you will hold the same certification and training as any law enforcement officer in the state of North Carolina. This position will be stationed at an entertainment venue.

SPO enforce the criminal laws of the State of North Carolina on properties owned, leased or occupied by G4S Secure Solutions (USA) clients.  They have the same jurisdiction on client controlled property to investigate crimes, arrest for felonies, misdemeanors, city/county ordinance violations and to charge infractions. 

SPO are responsible for the safety and security of the client and general public at large and are allowed to engage in “continuous and immediate pursuit” for crimes occurring on client properties.  They are empowered to investigate crimes, make reports and conduct arrests for incidents within their jurisdiction.

G4S is a security provider for the United States government, fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.

As a full time employee of G4S, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

As an employee you will also be able to participate in the Promote Me! Community. Promote Me! is available to interested current employees as a way to express interest in further advancement, as well as gain information and encourage professional development.

Further, as a current employee you will be eligible to participate in large group rates for the following benefits:

• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Identity Theft Services
• Pet Insurance

In addition, G4S provides benefits that are automatically available to all full or part-time employees, whether you enroll in a G4S insurance plan or not. And with no premiums to pay!

• RxCut Pharmacy Discount Program
• Doctor on Demand
• Qualsight LASIK Savings
• Perks at Work: G4S Employee Discount Program
• Alliant Credit Union
• Purchasing Power
• Active & Fit: G4S Fitness Center Membership
• FinFit: Financial Wellness Program
• DailyPay: Access your pay when you need it

G4S offers job security, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States and internationally.

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Main Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of designated areas
• Handle emergency calls for police, fire or Emergency Medical Services
• Understand and enforce rules and regulations as they pertain to the company or the client pursuant to post orders
• Investigate and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.  Maintains written logs as required by the assignment
• Provides assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Mediate conflict with tact and neutral diplomacy; interpret behavior and emotional patterns in individuals and groups, communicate facts and ideas clearly both orally or in writing
• Must possess basic knowledge of phone, radio and computer
• Handle any emergency calls for police, fire or Emergency Medical Services
• Ensure that tasks are completed on time; handle multiple demands for commitment of time, energy, and resources
• Detail-oriented skills, ability to quickly identify crimes and suspects through use of CCTV
• Clearly communicate facts and ideas both orally or in writing in English
• Warn or prosecute violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Controls ingress and egress of traffic at certain sites

The Ideal Candidate

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid State issued drivers license

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess demonstrated working knowledge of North Carolina Statues that deal with Law Enforcement and the Company Police Program
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Possess a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of civilian law enforcement experience
  • Have possessed within the last 2½  years, a valid Law Enforcement Officer certification

Skills Required

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 21 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to successfully pass the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission firearms training program with a minimum score of at least 70%
• Must be able to successfully pass the North Carolina Company Police test with a minimum score of at least 80%
• Must be able to work flexible schedules
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment:         Inside and outside Office.  Some work in inclimate weather

Major activity:        Patrolling, observing, working on computer and using telephone/radio.  Majority of time spent walking and standing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Limited, to include some standing, bending, maneuvering up to 50 pounds, and limited stretching and reaching

About The Company

EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

G4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
 

G4S consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action or Diversity and Inclusion, or have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, please contact our Corporate Human Resources Department at (800) 506-6265.

To receive an update on your application status, please contact our local office by following this link: http://www.g4s.us/en/Contact-Us/Local-Offices