Armed Security Officer - Response Guard

Allied Universal•Tempe, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Armed Security Officer - Response Guard in Tempe, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer supporting a government location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, conduct access control activities, and provide professional customer service and communication. Bring your experience and integrity to a caring, team-focused culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Requirements

Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
An armed guard card or license is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or public service agencies when needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned facilities, public areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures, helping to deter unauthorized access and maintain orderly operations.
Prepare accurate activity, incident, and patrol reports and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.