Armed Security Officer - Veteran Opportunity!

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

As an Armed Residential Protection Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a residential community. This position is responsible for the safety and security of the communities they protect. Our Security Protection Officers allow us to accomplish our company's core purpose which is "to service, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities." Residential Protection Security Officers function as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests, or employees at the site.

Amazing Opportunity for Veterans!!!

Payrate: $23.00 / per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 -1900 (55 hours per week)

*Must have (No Exceptions):

*A valid driver's license is required to work at this post

*Valid Florida Security Class D License and G License with at least 1 year security experience

Perks and Benefits:

Health insurance and 401k 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 rewards program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Previous Corrections or Law Enforcement Experience
  
• Previous Law Enforcement or Military Experience
• Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements
• Hard Copy D and G license
• Walk/Stand for Long Periods of Time
• Report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms, Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Answer questions and assist guests and employees; Answer phones or greet guests/ employees in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Could be required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations, covering special projects, call offs, vacations, and open shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Previous Law Enforcement or Military experience preferred
• Must have Valid Driver's License for driving company property.
• Must be comfortable with computer skills and customer service skills.
• Preferred, Bilingual English and Spanish/Creole
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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 the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

*A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only

• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully manage and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion. Must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner, including with clients.
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently; important level of compliance and unwavering integrity to oversee and ensure policies are enforced in a self-directed environment.
• Must be able to frequently prepare reports and read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk and hear (communicate verbally in person and via regular telephone equipment), and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence, and reports in English.
• The employee must constantly walk, stand, reach with both hands and arms, and must be able to drive a vehicle. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to forty pounds. May be required to climb stairs on an intermittent basis at client sites.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment, with the ability to successfully manage stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Includes being able to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities and engage them to perform at optimum levels.
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Must be able to clearly speak, read and write English.

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.