Security Officer Armed Access Specialist

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 Access Specialist in New Orleans, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at an education location as an armed Access Control professional, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help to support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role combines visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication while reflecting our values of being agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity at the center of every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.02 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Monitor entrances and exits, verify identification and/or visitor authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to campus buildings and grounds.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while documenting security-related activities according to site guidelines.
• Support student, staff, and visitor movement by communicating directions, screening guests and/or deliveries, and reporting suspicious or unusual activity to the appropriate contact.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around assigned buildings, entry points, and perimeter areas, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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.

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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