Armed Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Armed Security Officer – Access Control to support a government location in Las Vegas, Nevada. The officer will safeguard clients by conducting routine armed patrols, maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring access points, responding to security concerns, and providing professional customer service and communication. The position pays $20.96 per hour and is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The role requires an armed guard card or license, at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience, at least one year of security-related experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 21 years old for an armed role and are subject to a background investigation and drug screening, as permitted by law. Participation in industry-specific security training is required. Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.

Requirements

At least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
At least one year of security-related experience.
An armed guard card or license.
At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Experience with access control and badge systems.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while following site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, courtyards, and perimeter areas to identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
Respond professionally and calmly to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations, following post orders and applicable procedures.
Monitor access points and help control entry and exit for authorized personnel, visitors, contractors, and vehicles.
Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift logs.
Communicate observations and relevant information to site contacts, Allied Universal leadership, and public agencies as appropriate.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.