Armed Security Officer – $26/hr, Full-Time

Allied Universal; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Smyrna, Tennessee. The role focuses on safeguarding personnel and property, detecting suspicious activity, and reporting incidents.

It is a full-time position with varied shifts and a starting pay of $26.00/hour. Qualified candidates have 3+ years of security/military/law enforcement experience or an associate degree in Criminal Justice, plus appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum 21 years of age (or higher if required by state).
• Excellent communication skills; able to write clear incident reports.
• Able to complete range qualifications and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility to ensure protection of people and assets.
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and directives for site viability.
• Maintain proficiency with all protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees; escort visitors and contractors; secure ingress/egress and classified information.
• Follow site post orders and report safety concerns or breaches; liaise with client and security staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Written incident reports

Observation and reporting

First aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Police Academy Certificate or Corrections Academy Certificate

60 college credits

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Smyrna, Tennessee. The role focuses on safeguarding personnel and property, detecting suspicious activity, and reporting incidents.

It is a full-time position with varied shifts and a starting pay of $26.00/hour. Qualified candidates have 3+ years of security/military/law enforcement experience or an associate degree in Criminal Justice, plus appropriate certifications.