Security Officer - Armed

Alliedbarton Security Services; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in Kingsport, Tennessee is seeking an Armed Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong customer service skills, respond effectively to incidents, and perform regular patrols. A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with participation in security training programs. This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $19.00 and several benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Participate in industry-specific security/safety training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrol knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers with a sense of purpose. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k), employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions.

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm

Role

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 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 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 for restaurants, entertainment venues and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information, visit: aus.com.

If you have questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion, or require an accommodation during the recruitment or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit aus.com/offices.