Armed Security Guard Flex Schedule
Allied Universal
Job Title: Armed Security Guard Flex Schedule
About the Role
Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Guard Flex Schedule. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable site experience across various industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
- Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
- Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
- Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
- Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
- Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle.
- No prior experience required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed).
- Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
- Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
- Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
- Active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
- Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
- Teamwork.
- Attention to detail.
Qualifications (Must Have)
- High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
- Valid driver’s license (if driving).
- Background investigation will be conducted.
- Drug screen will be conducted.
- Minimum age: 18 years (or 21 years if armed).
- Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment.
- Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
- Ability to mediate conflict.
- Teamwork.
- Attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)
- Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic).
- Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.