Experienced Armed Security Officer

Allied Universal•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

As an Armed Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. You will provide customer service while carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities. The role includes responding calmly to incidents and critical situations and conducting regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
Have a valid State of Hawaii driver's license or a driver's license recognized in Hawaii.
Meet HRS Chapter 463 security guard licensing requirements.
Be legally eligible to possess, carry, transport, and handle firearms and ammunition.
Maintain current required firearm licenses, permits, written authorizations, certifications, and qualifications.
Demonstrate sound judgment, maturity, alertness, professional conduct, strong moral character, and the ability to make decisions under stress.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Have basic computer, clerical, recordkeeping, typing, and access-control system skills.
Be courteous and able to deal effectively with the public, Judiciary staff, law enforcement, and security personnel.
Be able to complete the initial pre-employment ASG medical and physical examination.
Be cleared for use of an N95 disposable particulate respirator.
Be physically capable of prolonged standing and walking, emergency response, using screening equipment, CCTV, handcuffs, a baton, and a firearm, and intervening with violent or disturbed persons.
Undergo a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Undergo a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable Judiciary access and background requirements and complete a fingerprint-based background investigation.
Meet one qualifying experience path: two years of honorable U.S. Armed Forces service (DD-214 if applicable), or one year of qualifying full-duty law enforcement experience with separation in good standing.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures and site-specific policies.
Perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
Participate in industry-specific security and safety training programs.