Unarmed Security Professional

Allied Universal; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Seven holidays paid

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Unarmed Cleared Security Professional in the Canton, MS area to safeguard personnel, property, and information across a secured site. You will patrol, greet visitors, restrict access to classified information, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid US passport or citizenship proof, and 2+ years in security or related fields; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 90 days; 21+ years old; strong written and verbal reporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local law.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED within 90 days of assignment.
• Must be a United States citizen to obtain government clearance, with one of several citizenship proofs listed.
• Minimum of two years security experience or related military/law enforcement background or CPSA graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols by foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people and assets.
• Preserve order and enforce site rules and directives.
• Greet guests and employees; escort visitors and contractors; secure ingress/egress and classified information.
• Follow site manuals and post orders; report safety concerns and incidents via oral and written communication; coordinate with client and other security personnel.
• Respond to alarms; act as a first responder and provide first aid as necessary.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

AED

Driver's license

US Citizenship

Security experience

Clearance eligibility

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.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Unarmed Cleared Security Professional. The Unarmed Cleared Security Professional is entrusted with sensitive information and given the responsibility to protect classified information and personnel. This Security Professional will receive specialized training in site-specific security protocols associated with their clearance level, allowing for skill development and professional growth in the security field.

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 enforce rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
• Greeting guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escorting 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 oral and written communication; interacting 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:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
• Possess, or be able to successfully complete within 90 days of assignment, certification in:
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Must be a United States Citizen in order to obtain the required government clearance of America and possess one of the following:
  • S. Passport
  • Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate
  • Certified copy of Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) (Form FS-240)
  • Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)
  • Certificate of U.S. Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570)
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of previous security experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of 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)
  • Verifiable work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighting field
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state)
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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.