Armed Security Officer

Allied Universal; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Lake Charles, LA to protect clients across industries, including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. The role requires armed credentials, 21+ age, and a valid driver’s license.

It offers full-time hours with a compensation of $18.00 per hour and opportunities for training and advancement. Responsibilities include customer service, following site policies, incident response, and regular patrols.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check required by policy and law.
• Drug screen required, as permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents calmly and solve problems.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; vary by client site.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

Full Time

$18.00 / Hr.

1+ Years' Armed Security/Law Enforcement/Military Experience
Armed Guard Card/License
Branch Flex – Reliable Transportation
Branch Flex – Work Varying Shifts – Holidays, Nights, & Weekends
Valid Driver's License

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 Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• 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…

Closing

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.