Armed Security Officer (3 yrs exp)

About the role

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.

Allied Universal is hiring 15 experienced Armed Security Officers in Chattanooga (37415). If you bring at least three years of security, law enforcement, or military experience and want a steady, full-time weekday schedule, this role fits. You'll be a visible, professional presence protecting people and property, with a predictable morning shift and no weekends.

Pay

$26.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday morning shift. No weekends.

Requirements

• Age 21 or older
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• One of the following: DD214 with Honorable Discharge; Associate's degree or 60 college credits; Police Academy Certificate; Corrections Academy Certificate
• Licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations (may be required prior to employment)
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports
• Able to complete all range qualifications and functions

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors; secure ingress and egress points; secure classified information
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

Preferred qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation paid out only where required by law