Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver in Chattanooga, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to reports with clear communication and professionalism. This is an armed, driving post, ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and living our values of agility, reliability, innovation, caring, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.99 - $23.08 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to onsite personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate for a government location.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas on a regular and random basis to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify authorization as required, and communicate directions to visitors and contractors in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and public agencies as needed.
• Complete detailed reports of observations, patrols, incidents, and/or policy violations, and maintain logs and documentation per site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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