Security Officer Armed Entry Screening

Allied Universal•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Entry Screening in Nashville, Tennessee, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location. You will manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication. The role helps maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience.
An armed guard card or license.
At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
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 prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, staff, elected officials, and other authorized individuals while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
Monitor entry points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor access, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records in accordance with site procedures.
Screen visitors and deliveries as directed, communicate entry requirements clearly, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and contacting emergency services and/or site contacts as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, public areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.