Security Officer - Armed Bank Patrol

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 Bank Patrol in Lake Charles, LA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Security Officer at a financial services location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication. You will document activity, assist staff and visitors with a customer-first approach, and support a professional environment built on teamwork and integrity.

Join Allied Universal to deliver reliable, agile, and innovative service in a caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

• Wed 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
• Thu 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Fri 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

• 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 and
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD& D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Carry and maintain authorized firearms and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, state and local laws, and post orders.
• Help to deter unauthorized activity through a high-visibility armed presence, professional communication, and consistent enforcement of site rules.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including lobbies, cash handling areas, offices, parking areas, and the perimeter, as assigned.
• Monitor access points and help to control entry and exit for employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries using approved screening and verification steps.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using verbal de-escalation techniques and requesting law enforcement and/or emergency services when needed.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems when assigned, and report irregular conditions per site procedures.
• Complete accurate incident reports, shift activity logs, and other documentation, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including patrol checks, access control tasks, and verification of security-related conditions as directed by post orders.
• Provide escort services for employees and/or visitors when requested and authorized, including to parking areas and other designated locations.
• Support protection of property and assets by observing for policy violations, suspicious behavior, and/or hazards, and reporting findings through the chain of command.
• Participate in required training, including firearms qualification, use of force guidelines, and post-specific instructions, and maintain required licensing and certifications.

• Possess an Armed Guard Card/license.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Have 2+ years' law enforcement, military, and/or corrections experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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…