Armed Security Officer — $26/HR, Full-Time Memphis

Allied Universal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Life, AD&D, disability coverage

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Memphis, Tennessee. This full-time position starts at $26.00 per hour and includes morning, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts.

The role focuses on protecting people and assets, patrolling the facility, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of security or related experience, and the ability to obtain required licenses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information.
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate.
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Memphis, Tennessee. This full-time position starts at $26.00 per hour and includes morning, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts.

The role focuses on protecting people and assets, patrolling the facility, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of security or related experience, and the ability to obtain required licenses.