Armed Security Officer - Government Location

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

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

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer. The Armed Security Officer provides armed protective services in accordance with Allied Universal standards for a high profile customer. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service. The Armed Security Officer will help ensure the safety of customer personnel, visitors, and property by deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.

Allied Universal is hiring for an Armed Role. This Armed Security Guard would be working Full Time. To Qualify, Candidates Must Be 21+ with Previous Military, Law Enforcement, or Armed Security Experience, Must be a US Citizen.

Pary Rate: $40.00 /Hour

Plus: $6.80 /Hour for H&W

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing
• Handle security issues and emergency situations according to protocol
• Follow all directives relating to site-specific operations including manuals and post orders
• Greet and welcome visitors and employees; answer questions and assist as needed
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle
• Answer phones, monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, each of the following:
• Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from the AHA or ARC
• Federal and state firearms qualifications
• National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification
• OC, Baton and handcuffing certification
• Defensive tactics and de-escalation tactics certification
• Must possess one or more of the following
• Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of US military service
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
• Minimum of 21 years of age, or higher as required by applicable law or contractual requirements
• 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; able to speak, read, and write fluently in English
• Problem solving skills; able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail; able to compile, sort, and interpret data
• Active listening skills; able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance
• Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

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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