Armed Security Officer - License Required

Allied Universal • Espanola, NM

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About The Position

International Protective Service, Inc., an Allied Universal company, is hiring licensed Armed Security Officers to protect facilities in New Mexico. The role provides armed security services to safeguard personnel, property, and information. Officers serve as visible deterrents to crime and rule infractions, and detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal activity that could threaten the property, clients, guests, or employees.

Officers patrol facilities and surrounding areas on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle; preserve order and enforce site rules and directives; and maintain proficiency with assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons. They greet and assist guests and employees, escort visitors and contractors, secure access points and classified information, and follow site-specific manuals and post orders. The role also involves reporting safety concerns and unusual circumstances, responding to security or emergency alarms, acting as a first responder, and providing first aid as necessary.

The posting lists a rate of $28.00 per hour and describes benefits for full-time positions. It identifies Espanola, NM in the hiring announcement and Gallup, NM in the role description.

Requirements

• Active state Armed Security Level Three (L-3) guard license.
• Six or more months of prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• At least 21 years of age, or older if required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise incident or situation reports and convey information effectively to the public, client representatives, and fellow employees.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess situations, identify critical issues, and evaluate them effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to compile, sort, and interpret data.
• Active listening skills and ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to complete all range qualifications and functions.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice or a protective-service-related field.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security services to safeguard personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to protect people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and directives for the site.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees and assist where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors; secure ingress and egress points and classified information.
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances through written and verbal communication.
• Interact with clients and other security personnel regarding execution of orders when appropriate.
• Respond to and assess security or emergency alarms; act as a first responder and provide first aid as necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401(k) plans for full-time positions.
• Schedules that fit personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through the perks program, including restaurants and entertainment venues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED