Elite Armed Security Officer

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 an Elite Security Professional - Armed. The Elite Security Professional will conduct armed and/or unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior). Additional duties include controlling access and egress; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; composing reports; deterring criminal activity and misconduct.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour*
* ** Driver's license required*
* ** Armed license required*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Fri
03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Sat
02:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Sun
02:00 PM - 11:30 PM

** 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 calls 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 monitors entrances and exits

+ Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures 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 (MUST HAVE):*
* + 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

+ 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.

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):*
* + Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone

+ Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field

+ Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies

+ A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch

+ Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

** BENEFITS:*
* + Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

+ Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

+ Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked

+ 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work…