Security Professional - Armed and Unarmed

Allied Universal; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life,AD

Seven paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring Elite Security Professionals - Armed in the United States. The role conducts armed and/or unarmed patrols, controls access, and monitors CCTV and alarms. You will prepare reports and deter misconduct while serving clients with professionalism.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, state licensing, and 3–5 years in security or related fields. The position offers diverse scheduling options and competitive pay between $20–$27 per hour, depending on armed or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain state and municipal licensing for Armed Officers.
• Willingness to be trained on taser and baton.
• Minimum 3 years military, law enforcement, or corrections experience.
• Minimum 5 years in armed security role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Perform patrols on foot or in vehicle.
• Monitor access and egress; observe entrances and exits.
• Investigate incidents and prepare written reports.
• Provide courteous assistance to customers, employees, and visitors.
• Report safety concerns and security breaches promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Active listening

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Armed and unarmed Hiring event

Great Opportunity for veterans

Many scheduling combinations to choose from!

Pay Range:

• Unaremed $20.00-25.00 an hour
• Armed $25.00- $27.00 an hour

Allied Universal® is hiring an Elite Security Professional - Armed. The Elite Security Professional will conduct armed and/or unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior). Additional duties include controlling access and egress; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; composing reports; deterring criminal activity and misconduct.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both orally and in writing
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
• Maintain awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders
• Use glass break tool when necessary to save children or adults stuck in hot vehicles

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess, or be able to obtain, any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications
• Must be willing to be trained on, carry, and utilize, if necessary, a Taser and baton
• Must possess one or more of the following;
• Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or corrections officer experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of employment in an armed security role
• Current employment with Allied Universal with a minimum of four (4) years armed experience
• Be at least 21 years of age, or higher if required by the state
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
• Be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 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.

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

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