Careers

Raven Security is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. To be considered for employment, applicants must be able to perform the job essential tasks and not have any disqualifying factors. Please take a moment to read both prior to submitting your application.

Job Essential Tasks

Detain a suspect, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense. Prepare reports using appropriate grammar. Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain and when force may be used and to what degree. Operate a patrol vehicle during both the day and night in normal and emergency situations, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow. Communicate effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers. Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers. Wearing of body armor and the utilization of a duty belt containing various equipment to include OC, flashlight, radio, handcuffs, firearm, extra magazines and taser. Load, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions handguns, shotguns and other firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons. Engage in patrol functions that include such things as working rotating/varying shifts, walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment. Adapt, both mentally and physically, to high stress environments and austere conditions. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.

Disqualifications:

Driving Record: Commission/Conviction of DUI/DWI, Careless/Reckless Driving or suspension of driver's license in the past five years. Unacceptable driving record or current classification as a habitual violator. History or pattern of unsafe driving including at fault collisions.

False Statements: Making false statement of material fact/deception/fraud in the employment process, withholding of the same or failing to meet application/licensing deadlines.

Felonies: No felony convictions or being prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

Marijuana: No current or prior use (to include medical use) of marijuana in the past three years.

Military Discharge/Conduct: Discharge that is less than honorable, bad conduct, or any other characterization of service indicating bad character.

Narcotics/Controlled Substance: Use of any illegal drug within the past five years or the sale/distribution of a controlled substance at any time.

Piercings: Limited to two earrings per ear and no gauged body parts.

Tattoos: Any visible tattoo that cannot be covered by clothing, a flesh-colored bandage or black sleeve that does not detract from the appearance of the uniform.

Unacceptable Background: Work history, educational history, military service, financial responsibility, general reputation, and interpersonal relationships.

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