Armed Patrol & Deterrence Officer (Part-Time)

Allied Universal; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer Armed Deterrence in Harriman, TN. The role pays $19.34 per hour with a Sat/Sun 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM schedule, aimed at enabling flexible shifts and career growth within a government-utility security context.

Responsibilities include serving clients, conducting armed patrols, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and producing clear reports while maintaining professional service and compliance with site policies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of combined security, law enforcement, or military experience, or a college degree.
• Pepper spray certification preferred.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a government utility location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials as required, and assist with visitor and contractor entry procedures in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate site personnel and emergency responders when needed.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, logs, and documentation of patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security experience

Patrol operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer Armed Deterrence in Harriman, TN. The role pays $19.34 per hour with a Sat/Sun 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM schedule, aimed at enabling flexible shifts and career growth within a government-utility security context.

Responsibilities include serving clients, conducting armed patrols, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and producing clear reports while maintaining professional service and compliance with site policies.