Armed Security Officer (3 yrs exp)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation days

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Clarksville, Tennessee. The role offers full-time hours with multiple shift options.

Starting pay is $26.00 per hour, with duties spanning patrolling, access control, and rapid response to emergencies. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience or an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, and must be 21+ years old with the ability to obtain licensing as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• 3+ years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Must be 21+ years of age and able to pass licensing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to articulate incident 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 to ensure protection of people and assets.
• Preserve order and enforce site rules and directives.
• Maintain proficiency with assigned protective equipment and weapons.
• Greet guests and escort visitors; secure ingress/egress points and classified information.
• Follow post orders and report safety concerns or incidents to client staff as appropriate.
• Respond to alarms and act as a first responder; provide basic first aid when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Written reports

Observation skills

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

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.

Security Officer – Clarksville, TN | $26 / Hour

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Armed Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our Armed Security Officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to service, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities.” Armed Security Officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site.

Position Highlights

• Starting Pay: $26.00/hour
• Full-Time Position
• Memphis, TN 38141
• Morning, Afternoon, Evening & Overnight shifts available
• Weekday and weekend opportunities available
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Requires 3+ years of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience OR an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice
• Must have DD214 with Honorable Discharge OR Associate Degree/60 College Credits OR Police Academy Certificate OR Corrections Academy Certificate

You've built the experience—now take advantage of an opportunity that values it.

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

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