Armed Security Officer - Government Location

Allied Universal

• $96K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Previous military, law enforcement, or armed security experience (2 years minimum)
  • Current driver's license if driving is required
  • Must obtain various certifications including CPR/AED, firearms qualifications, and defensive tactics

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality security services to protect people and property
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and guests
  • Report safety concerns and security breaches verbally and in writing
  • Handle security issues and emergencies according to established protocols
  • Follow site-specific operations directives and manuals
  • Greet visitors and employees, assisting as needed
  • Conduct patrols of the facility on foot or in a vehicle

Benefits

  • Health insurance and eligibility for retirement plans
  • Flexible schedules to accommodate personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts at various restaurants and entertainment venues
Full Job Description
Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer. The Armed Security Officer provides armed protective services in accordance with Allied Universal standards for a high profile customer. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service. The Armed Security Officer will help ensure the safety of customer personnel, visitors, and property by deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.

Allied Universal is hiring for an Armed Role. This Armed Security Guard would be working Full Time. To Qualify, Candidates Must Be 21+ with Previous Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience, Must be a US Citizen.

Pay Rate: $46.03 /Hour

Plus: $6.00 /Hour for H&W

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

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
  • 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
  • DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance
  • Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field

BENEFITS:
  • Health insurance and eligible for our company's retirement plans
  • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

PPO#14417

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