Armed Security Officer - $27.52/hr, Weekly Pay

Alliedbarton Security Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Company retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to protect clients across multiple industries. The role emphasizes being a visible deterrent, reporting incidents, and maintaining site safety. Requires 3 years armed security or 5 years if no military/police background, with strong communication and post-order adherence.

Pay is $27.52 per hour, weekly pay, and the position is based near HWY 75 & Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• 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.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business, or related field.

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

Excellent communication skills

Incident reporting proficiency

Security operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related (preferred)

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to protect clients across multiple industries. The role emphasizes being a visible deterrent, reporting incidents, and maintaining site safety. Requires 3 years armed security or 5 years if no military/police background, with strong communication and post-order adherence.

Pay is $27.52 per hour, weekly pay, and the position is based near HWY 75 & Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are available.