Armed Security Officer – Financial Center, West Des Moines

Alliedbarton Security Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Security Patrol in West Des Moines, IA to safeguard clients at a financial institution location. You will monitor and patrol interior areas, exterior grounds, and access points, providing professional customer service and quick response to incidents.

The role requires a valid concealed carry permit and 21+ age for armed work, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and DayTime shifts.

Qualifications

• Have a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Conduct armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control issues, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed, and report security-related observations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain required reports and documentation, and handle assigned equipment in accordance with training, licensing requirements, and site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Armed security

Post orders

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Security Patrol in West Des Moines, IA to safeguard clients at a financial institution location. You will monitor and patrol interior areas, exterior grounds, and access points, providing professional customer service and quick response to incidents.

The role requires a valid concealed carry permit and 21+ age for armed work, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and DayTime shifts.