Armed Security Officer: High-Profile Site, Weekly Pay

Allied Universal; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services at a high-profile facility in Illinois. You will conduct patrols, monitor CCTV and alarms, control access, and report incidents with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years armed security experience or 1+ year law enforcement, is at least 21, and can pass a comprehensive background check. The role offers weekly pay and benefits including health insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, each of the following: Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid; Federal and state firearms qualifications; National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification; OC, Baton and handcuffing certification; Defensive tactics and de-escalation tactics.
• Must possess one or more of the following: minimum of two years armed security experience or two years of US military service or one year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age, or higher as required by applicable law.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services at a high-profile facility in Illinois. You will conduct patrols, monitor CCTV and alarms, control access, and report incidents with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years armed security experience or 1+ year law enforcement, is at least 21, and can pass a comprehensive background check. The role offers weekly pay and benefits including health insurance.