Armed Security Officer - High-Impact Patrols

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services at a high-profile client site. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service.

The position pays $40.50 per hour plus $5.75 health and welfare, with a focus on deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess driving license if operating company or client vehicles
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Federal and state firearms qualifications
• NWDTP certification
• OC, Baton and handcuffing certification
• Defensive and de-escalation tactics certification

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality security services to protect people and property
• Build and maintain relationships with client employees and guests
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual situations in writing and verbally
• Handle security issues and emergencies per protocol
• Follow site-specific directives, manuals and post orders
• Greet visitors and employees and assist as needed
• Patrol the facility on foot or by vehicle
• Monitor phones, CCTV systems and alarms

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fluent English

Public interactions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or related field

Job description

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services at a high-profile client site. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service.

The position pays $40.50 per hour plus $5.75 health and welfare, with a focus on deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.