Armed Security Officer - Full-Time, Health & Growth Perks

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in San Jose, CA. The role is full-time and involves armed patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, and high-level customer service.

Must be 21+, with prior military, law enforcement, or armed security experience. Base pay is $40.00/hour with an additional $6.80/hour for H&W; multiple certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21+ and US citizen; prior military, law enforcement, or armed security experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required; firearms qualifications required.
• NWDTP certification and defensive tactics training preferred.
• Two years of armed security, US military service, or armed civilian law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security to protect people and property.
• Perform patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and incident reporting.
• Maintain professional customer relations with client employees and guests.
• Respond to emergencies following established protocols.
• Adhere to site orders, manuals, and directives; greet visitors and answer questions.
• Monitor alarms and coordinate with security operations as needed.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form; document issues accurately.
• Operate radios and CCTV equipment as required.

Skills

Armed security experience

Patrol procedures

Communication skills

English fluency

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Licensing requirements

Firearms qualifications

NWDTP certification

OC/Baton/handcuffing cert

Defensive tactics certification

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer in San Jose, CA. The role is full-time and involves armed patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, and high-level customer service.

Must be 21+, with prior military, law enforcement, or armed security experience. Base pay is $40.00/hour with an additional $6.80/hour for H&W; multiple certifications are required or preferred.