Security Officer Armed Government Complex ACT235 Required

Allied Universal•Monroe Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time armed Security Officer in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, to serve and safeguard clients at a government building. The role requires a valid Pennsylvania Act 235 qualification and a Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Weapons Permit. The officer will help maintain a secure environment through patrols, access control, customer service, and communication. The schedule will be discussed during the interview process. The pay rate is $29.80 per hour. With impeccable attendance and work performance, this position may provide an opportunity to advance to full-time armed opportunities.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Meet one of the stated experience criteria: at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military service experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of armed security experience. The minimum requirements also state 2 or more years of combined armed security, law enforcement, armed corrections, or equivalent experience.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Act 235 qualification.
Hold a valid Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able and willing to travel up to 40 miles from the Greater Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania area.
Pass a physical that includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a cardiovascular-related stress test.
Be able to walk and stand for long periods.
Submit to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.
Have no unpaid, unsettled, or disputed federal taxes or federal loans.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter.
Preserve order and enforce site rules, regulations, and directives.
Maintain proficiency with assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
Greet guests and employees, assist where appropriate, escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, and secure 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 the client and other security personnel regarding execution of orders when appropriate.
Respond to and assess security or emergency alarms.
Act as a first responder in emergencies and provide first aid as necessary.