1st Shift Armed Security Officer

1st Shift Armed Security Officer 1st Shift-Full Time Monday-Friday (8:30AM - 5:30PM) Role: The Armed Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for clients, employees, and visitors by enforcing security policies and procedures. This role requires carrying a firearm and responding to threats with sound judgment and professionalism. Officers conduct patrols, monitor surveillance, verify access credentials, and respond to emergencies, alarms, and suspicious activities. They maintain detailed logs, communicate with law enforcement when needed, and deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a strong security presence. High alertness, integrity, and calmness under pressure are essential. Officers must be licensed, trained in firearm safety, and comply with all applicable regulations. Minimum Qualifications: Must hold or obtain a valid ASRB License issued by the State of Alabama. Must be 21+ years old. Must pass Armed training and hold a valid pistol permit. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Operations Conduct regular walking patrols to enhance safety and identify/report concerns. Monitor facility access points; verify IDs and credentials. Enforce security procedures per Security Post Instructions. Incident Response & Reporting Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents using established protocols. Maintain detailed logs of activities, incidents, and observations. Perform routine tasks: locking/unlocking doors, managing security systems, and monitoring surveillance feeds. Customer Service & Professionalism Assist visitors and employees, address concerns with professionalism. Enforce SEI and Client policies (e.g., smoking, loitering, parking). Maintain a clean, pressed uniform and professional appearance. Required Skills & Abilities: Minimum: Ability to perform in high-paced, potentially stressful environments. Availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday), if needed. Strong situational awareness and curiosity. Ability to stay calm, problem-solve, and act effectively in critical situations. Basic computer skills and ability to use a tablet for reporting. Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Requirements: Stand for at least 1 hour without support or break. Sit for at least 1 hour without break. Walk a minimum of ½ mile without stopping. Climb at least 20 commercial facility stairs without stopping. Education & Experience: Minimum: o Education: HS Diploma or equivalent Preferred: o Education: HS Diploma or equivalent o Experience: 1+ years verifiable security, military or law enforcement experience. Note: The Role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities, and Education & Experience described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional Roles, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities, and Education & Experience may be assigned at any time should the scope of the job change as necessitated by the business needs of a client and/or the Company. Security Engineers, Inc. Alabama Security Company License: 00001