Company Overview:

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.

$41 / hr

As a Emergency Response Officer at Allied Universal®, the Emergency Response Officer is responsible for maintaining a high visibility uniformed presence, responding to a variety of emergency situations. The Emergency Response Officer will provide assistance during acts of violence, crisis, and other incidents. Emergency Response Officers will assist by providing first aid, conducting evacuation, and engaging threatening individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Identify and respond to emergencies including in-progress acts of violence, crisis, weapons incidents, explosive incidents, natural disasters, and a wide range of issues posing a hazard to lives and/or property using the appropriate escalation of force up to and including armed response by following established protocol.
• Conduct surveillance operations
• Assist in emergencies by securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, and initiate and conduct evacuation procedures
• Render appropriate first aid to injured persons and follow established protocol for reporting injuries
• Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive information
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons
• Respond to direction and/or orders from supervisory personnel, especially in the context of an active shooter, assault, or other similar situation.
• Move from location to location at appropriate speeds
• Physically engage with a person who is threatening others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal Education, Licenses, Investigation, and Certifications Required:
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret SCI with a CI Poly Clearance
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:
  • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of high-level security experience on Department of Defense site or similar in military
  • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience as an Emergency Response Officer
• Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain, the ability to accurately handle and shoot a weapon
  • The ability to carry or move another individual, including one who may be injured
  • Must complete a psychological evaluation with a suitable recommendation
  • Post offer, must achieve each of the following:
    • Handgun score of a minimum of 250 or above on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Course (FLETC)
    • Qualify with the M4 Carbine, 9mm pistol, during ERT training
    • Complete Law Enforcement Responder (LER) medical training and certification
    • Complete the 3-week SPO (Security Protective Officer) academy
    • Complete the 4-week *ERT (Emergency Response Team) academy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow, or heat
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods
• Must be able to pass and maintain a physical fitness requirement of:
  
  • Run 1.5 miles in 13.5 minutes or less
  • Complete at least 31 sit-ups in 1 minute
  • Complete at least 25 push-ups in 1 minute
  • Complete a 50-meter (185 lbs.) dummy drag in 62 seconds or less
  • Perform a minimum of 4 pull-ups consecutively
• Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.