Armed Elite Security Officer - Market

Position: Armed Elite Security Officer - Market FT
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.

** Pay:**  $26.50 / hour

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* Location:

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* ** Austin, TX*
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* Schedule:

** Full-Time

** Requirements:*
* + At least  
** 21 years of age*
* +  
** 3+ years
** of Military, Corrections, or Police experience  
** OR*
* ** 5+ years of Armed Security experience*
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** Clean driving record**  (minimum 1 year)

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.

** 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

+ 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

+ Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

+ Write informatively, clearly, and accurately

+ Teamwork skills

+ Attention to detail

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):*
* + Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces,…