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About the Role
Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services for a high-profile customer. This role involves patrols, access control, monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service to ensure the safety of personnel and property.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property
- Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests
- Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing
- Handle security issues and emergency situations according to protocol
- Follow all directives relating to site-specific operations including manuals and post orders
- Greet and welcome visitors and employees; answer questions and assist as needed
- Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle
- Answer phones, monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, each of the following: Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from the AHA or ARC, Federal and state firearms qualifications, National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification, OC, Baton and handcuffing certification, Defensive tactics and de-escalation tactics certification
- Must possess one or more of the following: Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience, Minimum of two (2) years of US military service, Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
- Minimum of 21 years of age, or higher as required by applicable law or contractual requirements
- Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
- Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
- Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately; able to speak, read, and write fluently in English
- Problem solving skills; able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Attention to detail; able to compile, sort, and interpret data
- Active listening skills; able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
- Previous Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience
- Must be a US Citizen
Skills
- Armed patrols
- Access control
- CCTV and alarm monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Customer service
- Radio or telephone equipment operation
- Public interaction
- Oral and written communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Conflict mediation
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of armed security experience
- 2+ years of US military service
- 1+ year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $46.03 /Hour
- $5.50 /Hour for H&W
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Eligible for company's retirement plans
- Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
- Ongoing paid training programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts through our perks program
About the Company
- Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose.
- While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.