Armed Security Officer - Patrol & Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, Tremont, PA, seeks an experienced Security Officer - Armed for access control and patrol duties on a part-time basis. The role requires Act 235, PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit, and 21+ age with 3+ years of security/military experience.

Pay rate is $31.20/hour, with potential advancement to full-time armed opportunities. The position emphasizes customer service, risk mitigation, and adherence to site policies, while performing regular patrols, responding to incidents, and

Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 40 miles from the Greater Tremont, PA area.
• Act 235 Qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania.
• Must have a PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2+ years combined of Armed Security / Law Enforcement / Armed Corrections or the equivalent.
• Must have the ability to Pass a Physical that includes: push-ups, sit-ups and a cardiovascular related stress test.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Any unpaid, unsettled or disputed Federal Taxes or Federal Loans WILL disqualify.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
• Maintain 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

Customer service

Communication

Patrols

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, Tremont, PA, seeks an experienced Security Officer - Armed for access control and patrol duties on a part-time basis. The role requires Act 235, PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit, and 21+ age with 3+ years of security/military experience.

Pay rate is $31.20/hour, with potential advancement to full-time armed opportunities. The position emphasizes customer service, risk mitigation, and adherence to site policies, while performing regular patrols, responding to incidents, and