Security Officer - Armed
@ Allied UniversalSecurity Officer - Armed
About the job
Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company. This role involves serving and safeguarding clients, monitoring entry points, and ensuring safety protocols. It offers career growth, training, and benefits in a collaborative environment focused on community impact.
Requirements
- 21 years or older
- Experience as armed guard preferred
- Ability to stand/walk long
- Work outdoors in elements
- Current armed license
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Background check required
- Drug screening needed
- Security safety training
- Valid driver’s license for driving roles
Full job description
Overview
Company Overview:
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.
Job Description
LOCATION: New Orleans Public Park, 70112- Downtown
PAY: $16.00 / hr / pays weekly
SCHEDULE: 7am- 3pm- must be able to work weekends
POSITION: Armed Security Officer
Duties include:
Maintaining a visible presence to deter and detect any suspicious activity.
Monitor entryways and exits
Ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Writing detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and any security concerns.
Collaborating with staff and personnel when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 21 years of age or older
- Experience being an armed guard will receive first consideration
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in the elements as needed
- CURRENT ARMED LICENSE - WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION
First interview will be a phone interview.
As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
- 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/safety 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
Perks and Benefits:
- Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
- Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
- Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…
Closing
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
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1668035
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