Security Officer Armed Presence
About the role
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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.
As a Security Officer Armed Protective Presence in Braintree, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer supporting a government transportation location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, respond to situations with professionalism, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. A concealed carry weapons permit is required. Bring integrity, reliability, and a team-focused mindset to a caring, innovative company that puts people first.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, parking areas, access points, roadways, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
- Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and report access-control irregularities according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate emergency personnel and site contacts as needed.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required documentation regarding patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities.
Requirements
- Possess a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
Pay Rate: $23.79 per hour.
Schedule
Full-time. Daytime shifts: Monday 07:30 AM – 07:00 PM, Wednesday 07:30 AM – 07:00 PM, Saturday 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.