Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks an Armed Security Officer to safeguard clients across various industries. The role provides competitive pay, training opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates have prior military or law enforcement experience, effective communication skills, and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Attractive pay options

Ongoing paid training programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of law enforcement or military experience required.
• Background investigation and drug screening are conditions of employment.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality security services, safeguarding personnel and property.
• Conduct patrols to ensure the protection of assets.
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Amazing Opportunity for Veterans!

Security Armed Officer

Location: DeKalb Area 30030

Starting Pay $20.00 / hour

Shifts Available: 6am - 6pm

We offer attractive Pay Options! DailyPay, Weekly Pay…

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Greet guests and employees and escorts visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders; reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and oral communication to client and/or other security personnel
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms
• Act as a first responder in emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 3 years of verifiable experience
• 3 years or more of law enforcement or military experience
• 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.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Minimum of three (3) years of security experience
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Prior law enforcement or armed security experience
• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.