We recognize that the protective service requirements of government
agencies vary significantly from agency to agency. In meeting
these diverse requirements, American Security Programs can
provide all the services described below plus we will customize our services
to meet agency unique client requirements. Services we are
capable of providing include:
- Alarm Monitor
- Corrections Officer
- Court Security Officer
- Detention Officer
- Security Officer (Guard I)
- Security Officer (Guard II)
- Security/ Clerk Receptionist
- Police Officer
- Police Officer I
- Police Officer II
- Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
All the personnel categories listed above can be provided under both armed and
unarmed coverage.
To the right and below are the basic job descriptions for
the
Protective
Services job categories:
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ALARM
MONITOR
Operates communication equipment to receive incoming calls for assistance and
dispatches personnel and equipment to scene of emergency. Operates telephone
console to receive incoming calls for assistance. Questions caller to determine
nature of problem and type and number of personnel and equipment needed, following
established guidelines. Scans status charts and computer screen to determine
units available.
Monitors alarm system signals that indicate location of fire
or other emergency. Operates two-way radio to dispatch police, fire, medical,
and other personnel and equipment and to relay instructions or information to
remove units. Types commands on computer keyboard to update files and maintain
logs. Tests communications and alarm equipment and backup systems to ensure serviceability.
May provide pre-arrival instructions to caller, utilizing knowledge of emergency
medical techniques. May active alarm system to notify fire stations.
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Maintains order among inmates in prison or local jail. Performs routine duties
in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures to guard
and supervise inmates in cells, at meals, during recreation, and on work assignments.
May, if necessary, employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.
Typical duties include: Taking periodic inmate counts; searching inmates and
cells for contraband articles; inspecting locks, windows bars, grills, doors,
and grates for tampering; aiding in prevention of escapes and taking part in
searches for escaped inmates; and escorting inmates to and from different areas
for questioning, medical treatment, work and meals. May act as outside wall guard,
usually on rotation.
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COURT SECURITY OFFICER
Patrols courthouse to provide security. Escorts defendants to and from courtroom,
and stands guard during court proceedings. Check courtroom for security.
Assignments include not only the monitoring of entrances to the court but also
attention to the special needs of the court system, particularly in the area
of personal protection for the judges, jurors, witnesses, attorneys and other
persons involved with the court, including the general public.
Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting security
areas. Is required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency
with firearms or other special weapons.
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DETENTION OFFICER
Performs various duties related to detention, safeguarding, security and escort
of violators of immigration laws. Exercises surveillance over detainees, and
maintains order and discipline. Attends to sheltering, feeding, and physical
well-being of detainees; and counseling of alien detainees on personal matters.
Guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings. Recognizes potentially
hazardous health, safety, security, or discipline problems. Supervises voluntary
work details, and encourages participation in organized recreational activities.
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GUARD I
Carries out instruction primarily oriented toward insuring that emergencies and
security violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority.
Intervenes directly only in situations which require minimal action to safeguard
property or persons. Duties require minimal training.
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GUARD II
Enforces regulations designed to prevent breaches of security. Exercises judgment
and use discretion in dealing with whether first response should be to intervene
directly (asking for assistance when deemed necessary and time allows), to keep
situation under surveillance, or to report situation so that it can be handled
by appropriate authority. Duties require specialized training in methods and
techniques of protecting security areas. Commonly, the guard is required to demonstrate
continuing physical fitness and proficiency with firearms or other special weapons.
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SECURITY CLERK / RECEPTIONIST
This position requires two years of directly related experience performing
administrative support functions for security operations. Must be highly
organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must
possess experience
using word processing and computer based applications for the preparation
of identification cards and other access control documentation. Functions
as administrative
support specialist for an office or program. Performs all administrative
support functions required by the activity. Prepares reports and other
published material;
prepares briefing material; establishes and maintains program files; operates
and maintains computerized identification and badging programs and issues
passes and badges as required at access control points.
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POLICE OFFICER
Enforces laws established for the protection of persons and property, by detaining,
arresting, interrogating, and incarcerating suspected violators, and appearing
as a witness at trials. Work is performed in uniform or civilian clothes and
officer are typically armed.
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POLICE OFFICER I
Carries out general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance
with established rules and procedures. Maintains order, enforces laws and ordinances,
and protects life and property in an assigned patrol district or beat by performing
a combination of duties as: patrolling a specific area on foot or in a vehicle;
directing traffic, issuing traffic summonses; investigating accidents; apprehending
and arresting suspects; processing prisoners; and protecting scenes of major
crimes. May participate with detectives or investigators in conducting surveillance
operations.
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POLICE OFFICER II
In addition to the basic police duties described at level I, received additional
compensation to specialize in one or more activities, such as: canine patrol;
special reaction teams; juvenile cases; hostage negotiations; and participating
in investigation or other enforcement activities requiring specialized training
and skills.
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SUPERVISOR
Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of four years of
security force experience, of which at least two years must be in areas of increasing
responsibility for providing direction and support to other security personnel.
Must have demonstrated capability in managing contract tasks.
Functional Responsibility: Serves as the Contractor’s point of contact
and interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting
Officer’s Representative (COR) when more senior Contractor personnel
are not present, Responsible for enforcing work standards; scheduling security
force
personnel; reviewing work discrepancies; supervising Contractor personnel;
training of subordinates; preparing, reviewing and submitting required
reports and communicating
policies, purpose and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall
be responsible for the overall contract performance for specific times
(shifts)
and/or locations
(districts, zones, etc.).
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PROJECT MANAGER
Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of ten years
of security or law enforcement related experience, of which at least seven
years
must be specialized or supervisory in nature. Specialized or supervisory
experience includes: project development, management and control of funds
and resources,
demonstrated capability in managing multi-tasks and supervising one or
more subordinate units consisting of a squad or multiple squads of security
or law enforcement
personnel. General experience includes increasing responsibilities within
the security/law enforcement discipline.
Functional Responsibility: Serves as
the Contractor’s primary point of
contact and the Contractor’s authorized interface with the Government Contracting
Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Responsible
for formulating and enforcing work standards; assigning Contractor schedules;
reviewing work discrepancies; supervising Contractor personnel; assisting
in all project management task performance; preparing, reviewing and submitting
required reports and communicating policies, purpose and goals of the organization
to subordinates. Shall be responsible for instituting quality assurance
programs to insure the attainment of all project performance objectives.
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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of seven years of
security or law enforcement related experience, of which at least five years
must be specialized or supervisory in nature. Specialized or supervisory experience
includes: project development, management and control of funds and resources,
demonstrated capability in managing multi-tasks and supervising one or more subordinate
units consisting of a squad or multiple squads of security or law enforcement
personnel. General experience includes increasing responsibilities within the
security/law enforcement discipline.
Functional Responsibility: Serves as
an assistant to the Project Manager and the Contractor’s point of contact and the Contractor’s authorized
interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s
Representative (COR) in the absence of the Project Manager. Responsible
for formulating and enforcing work standards; assigning Contractor schedules;
reviewing work
discrepancies; supervising Contractor personnel; assisting in all project
management task performance; preparing, reviewing and submitting required
reports and
communicating policies, purpose
and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall be responsible for the overall
contract performance in the absence of the Project Manager.
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