Security Officer Armed Perimeter Security

Allied Universal; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, Harriman, TN, is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer Armed Perimeter Security to protect government facilities and maintain a visible security presence. The role includes patrolling, access control, and responding to incidents with professionalism.

Minimum requirements include 3+ years in security or a college degree, 21+ for armed roles, and background/drug screening. Armed guard card or license is preferred, with training and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience, or a college degree.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while enforcing site procedures.
• Conduct armed patrols of buildings and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entry/exit, verify credentials, log visitors and vehicles.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Prepare patrol and incident reports and coordinate with authorities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Armed guard card

Pepper spray certification

Job description

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

As a Security Officer Armed Perimeter Security in Harriman, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. Bring your experience and integrity to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first through teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.34 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a government-operated facility.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, access points, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor and control entry and exit activity, verify credentials, maintain visitor and vehicle logs, and report access-control concerns in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and notification protocols.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports on patrol observations, incidents, policy violations, and other security-related activities, and coordinate with site contacts and responding authorities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Preferred: Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Preferred: Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Preferred: Possess pepper spray certification.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.