Armed Security Officer Patrol Driver Certification

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 positively impacting the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

As an Armed Security Officer with Patrol Driver Certification in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Retail/Malls. You will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns professionally. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license and Level III Armed Certification. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and represent Allied Universal’s values: agile, reliable, innovative, caring, teamwork-focused, and integrity-driven.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to store customers, employees, vendors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific procedures and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe customer and employee activity for potential security-related concerns, reporting observations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical events, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Document patrols, incidents, and other security-related activities accurately and promptly, and communicate with site contacts and public responders as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts for extra earnings.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$26.50 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 2:45 PM - 11:30 PM
• Friday: 2:45 PM - 11:30 PM
• Saturday: 2:45 PM - 11:30 PM
• Sunday: 2:45 PM - 11:30 PM