Armed Security Officer

Waldensecurity; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking Armed Security Officers in Alabama to guard industrial or commercial properties, deter theft and vandalism, and prevent unauthorized entry. Officers will follow post orders, monitor premises, and respond to emergencies such as fires or intrusions, coordinating with management and law enforcement when needed.

Responsibilities include patrolling sites, inspecting access points and equipment, recording incidents, and maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds of industrial plants or commercial establishments, docks, logging camp areas, or work sites.
• Search for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or unauthorized persons.
• Respond to emergencies including active shooter or alarms and coordinate with management and law enforcement as required.
• Follow post orders and apply use-of-force rules based on the situation, using graduated force only as necessary.
• Inspect doors, windows, and gates to ensure security and monitor alarm systems and safety equipment.

Job description

Position Summary

Our Armed Security Officers guard industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential duties and responsibilities will be outlined in assigned post orders.
• In the event of an active shooter, immediately respond by moving toward shots fired to effectively neutralize the threat.
• Follow all assigned post orders, both general and specific.
• Apply use‑of‑force rules based on the situation, employing graduated force to ensure that only the force necessary to subdue or detain is used.
• Patrol buildings and grounds of industrial plants or commercial establishments, docks, logging camp areas, or work sites.
• Patrol lobbies, corridors, and public rooms; confer with management; interview guests and employees; and interrogate persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
• Patrol public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Set thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to determine whether tampering has occurred.
• Register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
• Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment for supervisory staff.
• Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Warn violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Notify staff of the presence of persons with questionable reputations.
• Permit authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at the plant entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Drive a radio‑equipped vehicle through the client’s establishment, check alarms, and locate sources of alarm.
• Sound alarm or call police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Assist management and enforcement officers in emergency situations.
• Contact supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.
• Write investigation and automobile usage reports.

Pay

United States: $19.20 per hour.

Benefits

We offer every employee— from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals—unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

Application

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