Armed Security Officer – High Pay & Benefits

AUS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life,AD

Company retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

Vacation time after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer to ensure safety and security at client facilities. The role involves deterring crime, patrolling, enforcing rules, and responding to alarms while protecting people and assets.

Payrate is $31.97 per hour. Requires 3+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience or an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice; candidates must be 21+ and possess strong communication and reporting skills. Benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state).
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports.
• Able to complete all range qualifications and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

Skills

Excellent communication

Incident reporting

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer to ensure safety and security at client facilities. The role involves deterring crime, patrolling, enforcing rules, and responding to alarms while protecting people and assets.

Payrate is $31.97 per hour. Requires 3+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience or an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice; candidates must be 21+ and possess strong communication and reporting skills. Benefits provided.