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 Patrol in the Greater Allentown, PA area, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Armed Security Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment by conducting routine patrols throughout the site/s that you're assigned to. Your visible presence will help to deter security-related incidents while you provide exceptional customer service and clear communication to all individuals on site. This position requires Act 235 qualification, as it is an armed post. Join a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, and experience a caring culture that puts people first while working collaboratively to uphold integrity in all aspects of your role.
Position Type: Full Time and Part Time
Pay Rate: $29.80 / Hour
Job Schedule: To be discussed during interview process
Why Join Us:
+ 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
+ Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
What You'll Do:
+ Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
+ Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
+ Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
+ Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information.
+ Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate.
+ Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
+ Must be able and willing to travel up to an hour from the greater Allentown area to cover multiple sites.
+ Act 235 Qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania only.
+ Must have a PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit.
+ Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
+ Must have 3+ years combined of Armed Security / Law Enforcement/Corrections / Military experience or the equivalent or a College Degree.
+ Must have the ability to Pass a Physical that includes: push-ups, sit-ups and a cardiovascular related stress test.
+ Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
+ 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 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.
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.
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