Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal® is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a full-time daytime shift in Hammond, LA. The role involves protecting clients across various sectors and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Pay is $18.00 per hour with weekly pay, and armed status is preferred.

Minimum requirements include being 21+, able to stand/walk for long periods, and a background check. Training and ongoing opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Armed experience is preferred; willing to become armed if needed.
• Current armed license will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while enforcing safety procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly and resolve security-related situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the client site.

Skills

Armed security

Customer service

Physical endurance

Compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable experience

Job description

Company Overview:

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.

SITE: FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

HAMMOND, LA 70403

FULL- TIME / DAY SHIFT

8:30AM- 5:30PM

$18.00 / hour / pays weekly

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ARMED THROUGH LSBPSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 OR OLDER
• ABLE TO STAND/WALK FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
• EXPEREINCED BEING ARMED
• OR COMFORTABLE BECOMING ARMED
• CURRENT ARMED LICENSE WILL HAVE FIRST CONSIDERATION
• EXPERIENCE BEING AN ARMED GUARD- A PLUS
• 1-2 YEARS OF SECURITY EXPERIENCE NEEDED

FIRST INTERVIEW WILL BE A PHONE INTERVIEW.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable 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
• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• 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.