Armed Security Officer, Federal

About This Role

Provide armed protective services in accordance with Allied Universal standards, ensuring the safety of personnel, visitors, and property through armed patrols, access control, and incident response for a high-profile customer.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver's license
• Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience OR Minimum of two (2) years of US military service OR Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years previous U.S. Military, Armed Security or 1 year full time Law Enforcement Experience

Nice to Have

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance
• Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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