Armed Security Officer - Experience Required

Overview

Company Overview: 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.

Job Description

Payrate: $37.32 / hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. Candidates MUST have 2+ years of armed security experience OR 1+ years experience as a full municipal police officer OR 2+ years of service in a U.S. armed forces component with an honorable discharge. Candidates MUST be willing to undergo a thorough background check from the federal government including a credit check.

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)

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A current driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
• Licenses required are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from the AHA or ARCFederal and state firearms qualifications
• National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification
• OC, Baton and handcuffing certification
• Defensive tactics and de-escalation tactics certification
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

Closing

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. For more information: www.aus.com

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Requisition ID 2026-1580058