Armed Security Officer

Wage Rate: $37.80 / Hour Plus $5.75/hr H&W (Health & Welfare premium) up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements: Must be 21+ with previous 2 years full-time Military, 1 year full-time Law Enforcement, or 3 years full-time Armed Security Experience.

Position Overview: Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer - Federal in Hilo, HI. Provide armed protective services including armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service.

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues and emergency situations according to protocol.
• Follow all directives relating to site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
• Greet and welcome visitors and employees; answer questions and assist as needed.
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Answer phones, monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license if driving a company or customer‑owned vehicle.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and may be required prior to employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, each of the following:
  Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from the AHA or ARC;
  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.
• Minimum of 21 years of age, or higher as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
• 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.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic).
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field.

• Health insurance and 401(k) plans for full‑time positions.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our perks program to restaurants, entertainment venues and more.