Security Officer Armed Access Control

About the role

As an Armed Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and authorized personnel while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government office location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate records of access-control activities, incidents, and unusual observations.

Requirements

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Valid firearms permit is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security-related training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$14.18 / Hour

Schedule

• Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM