Security Guard Armed Credentialing

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.

About the role

As an Armed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter security-related incidents. This driving post offers the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and staff, and support daily operations with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorizations, manage visitor entry processes, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and following established procedures.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access at assigned entry points, direct individuals to appropriate locations, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access areas, buildings, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Requirements

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or 7 years of security-related experience or a college degree.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Pay

$21.85 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Friday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287