Armed Security Specialist — Training & Growth

Allied Universal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; 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 for a high profile customer in Portland, OR.

Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and responding to emergencies with professionalism.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, state firearms qualifications, CPR/First Aid, and at least two years of armed security experience; multilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state/local laws and may be required before employment.
• Must possess CPR/AED and First Aid from the AHA or ARC; firearms qualifications; NWDTP certification; OC, Baton and handcuffing certification; defensive/de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with 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 CCTV systems and alarms.

Skills

Armed security experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio/console equipment

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer to provide armed protective services for a high profile customer in Portland, OR.

Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and responding to emergencies with professionalism.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, state firearms qualifications, CPR/First Aid, and at least two years of armed security experience; multilingual skills are a plus.