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Location Chattanooga, TN
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div class="content-intro"pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p/divdiv class="row" div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12"strongImmediate Armed Security Officer Opportunity Available!/strong pstrong$17.00-$24.03 per hour/strong/p pstrongWhy Walden Security?/strong/p pstrongSame Day Offers:nbsp;/stronginterview with the hiring team and receive an offer to join us the same day!/p ul listrongExtensive Training:/strongnbsp;Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification. Walden Security has been recognized bynbsp;emTraining Magazinestrongnbsp;/strong/emas a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!/li listrongUnbelievable PERKS!/strong: Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!/li listrongTuition Reimbursement:/strongnbsp;we believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities./li listrongEmployee Family Scholarship:/strongnbsp;To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $140,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!/li listrongPaid Time Off:/strongnbsp;offered to employees that average at least 32 hours per week/li listrongMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance:/strongnbsp;multiple plan options for you and your dependents/li listrongHealth Savings Account:nbsp;/strongpay for health care more easily/li listrongVoluntary Life Insurance:nbsp;/strongaffordable plans available/li listrong401K:nbsp;/strongprepare for your retirement/li listrongEmployee Assistance Program:nbsp;/strongwe offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs/li listrongEmployee Recognition Programs:/strongnbsp;we believe in celebrating the “wins” with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses/li listrongCulture of Caring:nbsp;/strongWalden Security supports many charitable organizations/li listrongAward Winning Company:nbsp;/strongWalden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers and a dedication to quality performance standards./li listrongPromote From Within Philosophy:nbsp;/strongWalden Security offers growth nbsp;opportunities for our team members who arenbsp;emSetting the Standard by Setting the Example/em®/li listrongFlexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available includingnbsp;/strongFirst, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts/li listrongCompetitive Pay!/strong/li listrongEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws./strong/li /ul /div /div div class="row" div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12" pstrongWhat You Will Do/strong/p pYou will protect a property of our clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry.nbsp;/p pAn Armed Security Officer is a first responder who is responsible for law enforcement and public safety and supervising those whom he/she is responsible for. They provide emergency services by responding to calls and investigating crimes. They patrol areas to detect and prevent crime and are expected to write incident reports./p pstrongRequirements:/strong/p ul liHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)/li liMinimum of 21 years of age/li liAbility to pass criminal background check and drug test/li liPrior Law Enforcement or Military experience requirednbsp;/li /ul pstrongArmed Security Officer Duties and Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liProtects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic./li liPrevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects./li liApprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests./li liConducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects./li liDocuments observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports./li liReports observations and actions by testifying in court./li liFulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments./li liMaintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities./li liMinimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance./li liMaintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes./li liEnsures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques./li liMaintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies./li liContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed./li /ul pnbsp;/p /div /div div class="row" div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-6 col-md-5 col-lg-3"strongScreening Requirements/strong/div div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-6 col-md-7 col-lg-9"Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Finger Printing/div /div div class="row" div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-6 col-md-5 col-lg-3"strongBenefits/strong/div div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-6 col-md-7 col-lg-9"Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance, Additional Benefits Offered/div /divdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="title"Pay Rate/divdiv class="pay-range"span$17/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$24.03 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"p style=" margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333;"We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth./span/p pspan style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today./span/p/div

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Posting ID: 1144465739 Posted: 2025-07-31 Job Title: Armed Security Officer