Elite Security Officer - Armed

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management.
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both orally and in writing.
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Maintain awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
• Use glass break tool when necessary to save children or adults stuck in hot vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
• Must be willing to be trained on, carry, and utilize, if necessary, a Taser and baton.
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or corrections officer experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of employment in an armed security role.
  • Current employment with Allied Universal with a minimum of four (4) years armed experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age, or higher if required by the state.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice.
• Be 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.
• Problem solving skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Research, investigate, compile information.