Security Officer Armed Part Time

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.

As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol in the Greater Hagerstown, MD area, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an armed Armed Security Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment by conducting routine patrols throughout the site/s that you’re assigned to. Your visible presence will help to deter security-related incidents while you provide exceptional customer service and clear communication to all individuals on site.

This position requires Act 235 qualification.

Position Type:
Part Time (Full Time positions MAY be available within 60 to 90 days)

Pay Rate: $33.56 / Hour

Job Schedule:

To be discussed during interview process

• 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.

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related 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.
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, assist where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, and 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 assess security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.

• Must be able and willing to travel up to an hour from the greater Hagerstown, MD area to cover multiple sites.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, each of the following:
  • Federal and state firearms qualifications
  • National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification
  • OC, Baton and handcuffing certification
  • Defensive tactics and de-escalation tactics certification
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of US military service
  • Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to pass a physical that includes: push-ups, sit-ups and a cardiovascular related stress test.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• 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; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately; able to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
• Problem solving skills; able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Attention to detail; able to compile, sort, and interpret data.
• Active listening skills; able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
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