Security Officer - Armed Waterborne

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.

Pay Rate: $29.00/HR

Must have a valid California Driver's License and an active California Guard Card!

Valid California Boat Operating Card or Temporary Permit (at time of hire.)
• Valid BSIS Guard Card.
• Valid BSIS Exposed Weapons Permit.
• Valid BSIS OC Spray Permit

• Valid all Ages and Child CPR Certification (CPR is referred but not required at hiring.)

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

• Operation and support of a patrol sea vessels in the designated area of responsibility, in congruence with waterborne operations.
• Monitoring and observation of the area of waterborne operations and immediate surrounding area of U.S Naval Assets.
• Deterrence of waterside breaches in to the BAE assigned areas or responsibility.
• Challenging and verification for authorization of any government or commercial vessels, that are scheduled for entry to security zones in the areas of responsibility.
• Monitoring of the airspace above the areas of responsibility for any possible aerial threats.
• Monitoring and observance outside of the areas of responsibilities in line with client policy and OPSNAV 009-72.
• Monitoring and observance of the area of responsibility for any hazards to navigation or foreign objects that might pose a threat to U.S. Naval assets and client vessels.
• Patrol and enforce practices set in the OPSNAV 009-72 in outgoing or incoming of U.S. Naval assets to the areas of responsibility.
• Patrols of the waterborne areas of responsibility.
• Rapid Response to U.S. Navy requests for waterside investigations within the areas of responsibilities.
• Execution of Random Anti- Terrorism Measures as instructed by OPSNAV 009-72 and Client direction.
• Incident investigation and reporting of any uncommon events or emergent situations within or around the areas of responsibility.
• Communication with landside security forces and coordination in congruence with waterborne operational standards.
• Communications with the Allied Universal Account Manager and Assistant Account Manager as needed.
• Communications via the use of Mar-band radio and best practices with Government, law enforcement and civilian vessels while underway in the areas of responsibilities.
• Adhering to USCG Vessel standards and Rules of the Road for day-to-day operation.

• Waterborne vessel inspections.
• Refueling operations equipment inspections.
• Refueling and maintain voltages of operational and non-operational waterborne patrol vessels.
• Assisting USCG with waterborne investigations within the Naval Protection Zone.
• Assisting Law Enforcement with waterborne investigations within the Naval Protection Zone.
• Keeping up with Client and Allied Universal assigned development courses for job performance and operational compliance.
• Attending off-site mandatory training as directed.
• Ability to perform mandatory overtime when requested.
• Maintenance of overall vessel and workspace cleanliness.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be a United States Citizen and Resident.

• Has his/her own duty equipment such as duty belt, holster, duty weapon (firearm,) OC spray or baton.
• Arrives to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime if assigned).
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniform.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills for phone and face-to-face interactions with departmental, corporate, and external personnel.
• Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
• Must have met all requirements for employment from all authorities within all jurisdictions where that individual will provide services.
• Must have met all requirements for employment as a Security Professional from all authorities within all jurisdictions where that individual will provide services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing at a high school level.
• Must be literate to the extent that they are able to read and comprehend printed instructions, written orders, written procedures, and training instruction at a high school level.
• Must be able to compose written reports which convey complete information utilizing adequate sentence structure, composition, and rules of English grammar at a high school level.
• Must have the ability to use a computer and various office and security-related software. Must possess skills necessary to operate BAE Systems software and hardware in performance of their duties.
• Must be physically able to accomplish his/her assigned work, which includes but is not limited to, walking, extensive use of stairs, standing, patrolling, assisting disabled person, responding to emergencies, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must not have been removed from any Allied Universal location at the request of any of Allied Universal's clients for any reason.
• Must not have been removed from BAE Systems location for any reason while employed by any previous security service provider.
• No criminal convictions as specified under Allied Universal guidelines.
• Successful completion of Allied Universal's New Employee Orientation exam and BAE Systems pre-training materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 to 75 Lbs.
• Must be able to negotiate vertical ladders of 5ft. and above.

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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