Armed Security Officer 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 Nashville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a utilities location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and support access control and badge checks. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license, and you will respond to calls for service, document observations, and communicate professionally with team members and site personnel while living our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, integrity-driven values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / 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 the client by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Carry and maintain assigned equipment in accordance with Allied Universal protocols, post orders, and applicable laws and/or regulations; exercise sound judgment and professional communication during all interactions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access issues, suspicious activity, and/or service disruptions; coordinate with site contacts and public responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, yards, perimeter fencing, and critical infrastructure areas to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or tampering; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor and control access at gates, doors, and vehicle entry points by verifying authorization, checking identification and/or credentials, documenting entries and exits, and completing accurate incident and activity reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, 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.
• An armed guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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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