Security Officer - Armed Access Control

Allied Universal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer for the Gentilly, LA site. You will protect people and property across client environments with a focus on safety and discretion.

Requirements include being 21+, a valid armed license preferred, and the ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors. The role offers full-time hours, weekly pay, and benefits supporting you and your family.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check conducted as required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Industry-specific security training may be required.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

21 years of age or older

Ability to stand/walk for extended

Ability to work outdoors in the

Clean driving record

Law enforcement / military preferred

Current armed license

Experience as armed guard

Security experience 1 year+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

POSITION: Armed Security Officer

LOCATION: Gentilly, LA

SITE: Manufacturing site

SHIFT: Flex / Full-time

PAY: $20.39 / HOUR / PAYS WEEKLY

SCHEDULE: Varies, weekends are mandatory 12-hr shifts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
• ABLE TO STAND/WALK FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
• ABILITY TO WORK OUTDOORS IN THE ELEMENTS
• MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD (NO FLAGS OR SUSPENSIONS)
• LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY PREFERRED / RECEIVES FIRST CONSIDERATION
• CURRENT ARMED LICENSE - A PLUS
• EXPERIENCE BEING AN ARMED GUARD- A PLUS
• 1 YEAR OR MORE 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 Universalwill 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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.