Armed Security Officer: Flexible Shifts & Growth

Allied Universal; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer Flex to provide security coverage across multiple client sites. The role uses our shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts, allowing you to build a schedule that fits your availability while gaining hands-on experience across various industries.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $23.75, with opportunities for growth and exposure to healthcare, education, finance, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws; Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable experience

Tools

Radio/telephone equipment

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer Flex to provide security coverage across multiple client sites. The role uses our shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts, allowing you to build a schedule that fits your availability while gaining hands-on experience across various industries.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $23.75, with opportunities for growth and exposure to healthcare, education, finance, and more.