Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer for facilities in the Arlington, Virginia area. The role emphasizes safety, deterrence of crime, and protecting people, property, and information.

Requires 3+ years of military, corrections, armed security or criminal justice degree; must be 21+; high school diploma or equivalent; strong communication; open availability for shifts; weapons training. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability 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.
• Preserve order and enforce site rules and directives.
• Maintain proficiency in protective equipment, restraints, and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress/egress points.
• Follow site-specific post orders and report safety concerns or security breaches.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder, providing first aid as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Excellent incident/report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ year military/military/corrections or criminal justice degree

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

Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer. The Armed Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our Armed Security Officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to service, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities.” Armed Security Officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site.

Pay Rate: $32.78 / hour

Located in Arlington, Virginia

Must have open availabilityfor shift times and work days

Must have professionals firearms experience to qualify

REQUIRED: 3+ Year Military, Corrections, Armed Security or Criminal Justice Degree

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

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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