Security Officer - Armed Bank Patrol

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
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** 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*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Wed
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Thur
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Fri
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Sat
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + 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.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + 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…