Armed Security Officer (3 yrs exp)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

Disability insurance

Company retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

40 hours of vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an experienced Armed Security Officer for Chattanooga, TN. This full-time, weekday morning position offers a steady schedule with no weekends.

Requirements include 3+ years in security, law enforcement, or military, and eligibility to meet state licensing. The role emphasizes professional presence, incident reporting, and protection of people and assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Excellent communication and ability to write clear incident reports.
• Able to complete all range qualifications and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Patrol facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people and assets.
• Preserve order and enforce site rules and directives.
• Maintain proficiency with all protective equipment and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress/egress, and protect classified information.
• Follow site manuals and report safety concerns or incidents; coordinate with client/security personnel.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder, providing first aid as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clear reporting

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits

DD214 with Honorable Discharge

Police Academy Certificate

Corrections Academy Certificate

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

Armed Security Officer – Chattanooga, TN | $26.00/hr | Full-Time, Monday-Friday Mornings

Allied Universal is hiring 15 experienced Armed Security Officers in Chattanooga (37415). If you bring at least three years of security, law enforcement, or military experience and want a steady, full-time weekday schedule, this role fits. You’ll be a visible, professional presence protecting people and property, with a predictable morning shift and no weekends.

Highlights

• $26.00/hour
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, morning shift
• 15 openings available now

What you’ll need

• Age 21 or older
• 3+ years of experience in security, law enforcement, Military Police, or the military
• One of the following:
  • DD214 with Honorable Discharge
  • Associate’s degree or 60 college credits
  • Police Academy Certificate
  • Corrections Academy Certificate

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

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1713090