Commissioned Armed Security Officer (Field)

Allied Universal; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k for full-time employees

Paid orientation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking Commissioned Armed Law Enforcement positions in Jackson, TN. The role is with the Facility Protection Unit within the Tennessee Highway Patrol Protective Services Division.

Starting pay is $26.00 per hour, with shifts varying in hours and locations. The position requires 5+ years in security (armed), or 3+ years in military with honorable discharge, or 3+ years in law enforcement.

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 enforce 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 assess security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

Skills

Communication skills

Incident reporting

First aid basics

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking Commissioned Armed Law Enforcement positions in Jackson, TN. The role is with the Facility Protection Unit within the Tennessee Highway Patrol Protective Services Division.

Starting pay is $26.00 per hour, with shifts varying in hours and locations. The position requires 5+ years in security (armed), or 3+ years in military with honorable discharge, or 3+ years in law enforcement.