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P.O. Box 2130
El Centro, CA 92244

California PI # 8619
California PPO # 12844
Arizona # 9901002

Any individual interested in possible employment opportunities with DSS must first submit a detailed resume of their employment history, professional qualifications, education, and personal accomplishments. All resumes must include the individual’s salary history, as well as salary expectations. Faxed resumes should include copies of Guard Cards, Firearm Permits, and all/any other licenses, permits, certification, information and documents relevant to your resume and qualifications.

All resumes must first be faxed to our office at (760) 370-3085.

It is the policy of DSS to recruit, interview, and employ only the highest qualified, experienced, and fully licensed individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age. These individuals comprise a stable work force who are easily trained, who can keep pace with changing work and environmental demands, who are flexible and generally more promotable, and who are individuals who will attract other highly experienced and qualified applicants.

DSS strives to exceed the following minimum criteria for each of our Security Officer candidates:

1. Must have passed the mandatory State of California testing and Department of Justice (FBI) background investigation requirements and currently possess all of the required specific licensing, permits, and certifications.

2. Applicants should have at least one full year of experience in military, law enforcement, and/or the security industry.

3. Be at least 18 years of age (25+ years of age for all armed assignments).

4. Be a high school graduate and/or posses an equivalency certificate or GED; or participate in designated training programs and average a score of passing in all administered examinations.

5. Individuals enrolled in Junior College of University level classes in Police Science or Criminal Justice, and/or who are full time and/or Reserve Peace Officers, and/or who possess prior law enforcement & security experience are highly desirable candidates.

6. Be of good general health without physical defects or abnormalities which would interfere or prohibit the full performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

7. Bilingual, but literate in the English language, and able to effectively communicate with individuals of every level. DSS Security Officers must possess the ability to quickly & effectively read and understand all written directives, orders and instructions; compose professional written reports which effectively convey complete information; as well as complete standard forms, logs, reports, and related documents.

8. Not have been terminated from any previous employment for other than honorable circumstances unless extenuating causes can be documented and verified.

9. No record of felony convictions, and/or convictions including moral turpitude.

10. In addition to the above, extensive background checks may be performed on all individuals which may include:

a. The completion of an extensive Employment Application & Background Questionnaire.

b. Verification of all Licenses, Permits, and Certifications.

c. All references may be checked and verified.

d. The applicant’s criminal & civil records may be verified which would include:

• Verification of all employment history.

• The applicant’s credit history may be checked.

• The applicants driving record may be checked.

• Pre-employment/periodic drug & substance drug/alcohol abuse screenings, when required.