Security Officer Armed

Security Officer Armed

Chattanooga, Tennessee Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1608823 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Date posted: 06/08/2026

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As a Security Officer Armed in Chattanooga, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will be part of a team that values being agile, reliable, and innovative while putting people first and acting with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.99 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, grounds, restricted areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized access and unusual activity.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, and support access control processes for employees, visitors, deliveries, and/or vehicles in accordance with site instructions.
• Support emergency preparedness by following post orders, assisting with evacuations or lockdown procedures when directed, and coordinating with site contacts and public responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• An armed guard card/license is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• CPR certification 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.

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