Elite Security Professional - Armed

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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.

Allied Universal is currently seeking security officers - elite armed. Experience in elite security is preferred military, law enforcement, or corrections. Temporary position July 29th - August 9th (dates are subject to change) / with potential for full time or part time positions in accordance to attendance and work ethics. $25.00 / hour. Able to pass a physical training test. Able to pass a background. This is an access control site. Have security D and armed G license on-hand. Resume and any other certifications are requested if selected for interview!

Allied Universal® is hiring an elite security professional - armed. The elite security professional will conduct armed and/or unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior). Additional duties include controlling access and egress; monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; composing reports; deterring criminal activity and misconduct.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site post orders
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both orally and in writing
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
• Maintain awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders
• Use glass break tool when necessary to save children or adults stuck in hot vehicles

Qualifications (must have):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess, or be able to obtain, any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for armed security officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications
• Must be willing to be trained on, carry, and utilize, if necessary, a Taser and baton
• Must possess one or more of the following;
• Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or corrections officer experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of employment in an armed security role
• Current employment with Allied Universal with a minimum of four (4) years armed experience
• Be at least 21 years of age, or higher if required by the state
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
• Be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice
• Be 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
• Problem solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred qualifications (nice to have):

• Service in military occupational specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as military police, elite military forces, combat arms) or any support role in a combat zone
• Graduate of a certified public safety academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
• Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Florida state security agency license no. B8500287