Pay Rates for Security Officers

NOTICE: This Policy Is Current And In Effect

Purpose

This policy establishes five different pay rates for security officers based on their certifications. The purpose of this policy is to reward and incentivize security officers to obtain and maintain certifications that demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Scope

This policy applies to all security officers employed by Tech Stop.

Pay Rates

Security officers will be paid at one of the following rates, depending on their certifications:

• Level 1: Security officers with basic guard card and 32-Hour certificate will be paid at a rate of $16 per hour.
• Level 2: Security officers with Handcuff and CPR / First Aid / AED will be paid at a rate of $17 per hour.
• Level 3: Security officers with Pepper Spray, Baton, and TASER will be paid at a rate of $18 per hour.
• Level 4: Security officers with Exposed and Concealed Firearms Permit will be paid at a rate of $20 per hour.
• Level 5: Security officers with POST, SFM, or other certifications will be paid at a rate of $25 per hour.

Certifications

The following certifications will be considered for the purposes of this policy:

LIST TO BE ADDED Other certifications approved by the company

Obtaining Certifications

Security officers who are interested in obtaining a certification should contact their supervisor for more information. The company may offer financial assistance to security officers who are pursuing certifications.

Maintaining Certifications

Security officers are responsible for maintaining their certifications. Security officers who fail to maintain their certifications may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Enforcement

The company will review the certifications of all security officers on a quarterly basis to ensure that they are meeting the requirements for their pay rate. Security officers who are not meeting the requirements for their pay rate will be given a 30-day period to obtain the necessary certifications. If the security officer fails to obtain the necessary certifications within the 30-day period, their pay rate will be reduced to the next lower level. Security Officers must meet all of the requirements for the current and lower pay levels to maintain their pay rate.

Additional Information

Employees should contact their manager if they have any questions about this policy or if they need assistance obtaining or maintaining a certification. It should be noted that probation and disciplinary actions may also have an effect on these base pay rates.