Armed Security Officer

Allied Universal; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Employee discounts

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

A leading security services company is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role includes providing customer service, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents. Candidates should be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and may be subject to a background check. The position offers competitive pay at $19.00/hour and various benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Valid driver's license required for driving positions.
• Background investigation and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular patrols around the business premises.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrol skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k), employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full‑time positions!

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00

Mon‑Fri, 7am‑3pm

Vehicle patrol of designated areas or campus, as applicable. Must have a clean motor vehicle record. Various campus building access control, utilizing x-ray/metal detecting machinery.

Weekly or Daily Pay options! Free state security training, sponsored by Allied! Career advancement opportunities! Excellent benefits package!

Job Overview

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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/safety 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.

Perks and Benefits

• Health insurance and 401(k) plans for full‑time positions.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com