Armed Security Officer Government Office

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Government Office in Lawrence, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support daily operations with professionalism and integrity while working as part of a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team committed to putting people first.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$27.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTime
Mon: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Tue: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Wed: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Thur: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Fri: 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and authorized personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and/or potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor authorizations, and deliveries in accordance with site protocols to help support orderly operations.
• Carry authorized firearm and related equipment while following post orders, licensing requirements, and Allied Universal standards for reporting, readiness, and professional conduct.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Have 1+ years of law enforcement experience or 2+ years of security-related supervisor or manager experience or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Licensing Requirements

• Possessing an armed guard card or license.

Industry-Specific Security Training Programs

Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Other Benefits

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contact Information

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1633596