Critical Facility Security Officer- TWIC

Allied Universal•Port Sulfur, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Critical Facility Security Officer to protect people and property at a facility in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles south of Belle Chasse. The site is 100% outdoors, and the role is available on either a day shift (3:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) or an overnight shift (3:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.). Officers serve as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions, and detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal activity that may threaten the property, clients, guests, or employees. The position requires a TWIC card, reliable transportation to the remote site, and the ability to work 12.5-hour shifts outdoors in changing weather. Applicants must meet the listed experience and service requirements, pass a background investigation and drug/alcohol test, and meet applicable licensing and weapons qualifications. The role involves patrolling, monitoring security systems, enforcing site rules, assisting visitors and employees, and preparing reports. Officers may also be assigned to other client locations or cover special projects, absences, vacations, and open shifts.

Requirements

Be at least 25 years old for this specific posting.
Be a former or current member of the military or law enforcement; provide a DD214 or law enforcement certificate as proof.
Have two years of consistent, uninterrupted security work experience.
Have experience working in direct outdoor elements, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.
Live in the Greater New Orleans area between Laplace and Slidell.
Possess a TWIC card.
Have reliable transportation to the remote work location.
Be able to work 12.5-hour shifts and outdoors at a site that is 100% outdoors.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements; be able to obtain and maintain a valid guard license and carry it while on duty.
Successfully complete a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test; a driver's record check may also be required.
Demonstrate initiative, prioritize competing assignments, and manage deadlines.
Handle routine and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
Exercise professional judgment and discretion and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Interact professionally with personnel, the public, and clients.
Have intermediate computer skills for operating client-specific wireless technology.
Be organized, follow procedures consistently, and uphold policies with integrity in a self-directed environment.
Prepare reports and read and understand operating procedures and instructions.
Meet at least one of the following: three years of civilian law enforcement; three years of private or corporate security; three years of military experience with a positive discharge; an associate's degree or higher in criminal justice or a law enforcement-related field; or graduation from a law enforcement training academy.
Be able to use both hands; frequently stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear; read computer screens, correspondence, and reports in English; constantly walk, stand, and reach with both arms; and drive a vehicle.
Be able to occasionally maneuver up to 40 pounds and climb stairs intermittently.
Have correctable vision to a normal level and the ability to observe, read, interact with people, view security monitors, and coordinate hand and eye movements.
Focus and multitask in a busy environment, manage stressful situations professionally, and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality security services to protect people and property.
Maintain proficiency in using assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
Preserve order and enforce site regulations and directives for personnel, visitors, and premises.
Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.
Maintain familiarity with site-specific operations manuals and post orders.
Meet and maintain applicable licensing, permit, protective-device, and weapons qualifications for armed security officers.
Build and maintain effective relationships with client employees and guests.
Answer questions, assist guests and employees, answer phones, and greet people professionally.
Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
Work at multiple client locations or cover special projects, call-offs, vacations, and open shifts as needed.