Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Schedules that fit with your personal

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts through our perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, Lafayette, LA, is seeking an Armed Security Officer for the Medical Administrative Building site. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with weekly pay. The role requires an armed license and at least 2 years of security experience; duties include customer service, enforcing site policies, and responding to incidents.

Must be 21+ and able to stand for extended periods, outdoors as needed. We offer health insurance, retirement plans, flexible schedules, ongoing paid training, and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local law.
• Armed license preferred/required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while enforcing site-specific safety procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the site and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Safety procedures

Incident response

Armed credentials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable security experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

SITE

Medical Administrative Building

LOCATION

Lafayette, LA

POSITION

Armed Security Officer

STARTING PAY

$17.00 / hour / pays weekly

Qualifications

• FORMER MILITARY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION
• 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER-REQUIRED FOR ALL ARMED POSITIONS
• ABLE TO STAND/WALK FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
• ABILITY TO WORK OUTDOORS IN THE ELEMENTS- AS NEEDED
• CURRENT ARMED LICENSE - WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION
• 2 YEARS MINIMUM SECURITY EXPERIENCE NEEDED

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

Closing

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