Security Officer Armed Government Sites
Overview
Company 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 - Armed - Access Control and Patrol in *Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, such as Government Buildings and more. As a Part-Time, Armed Security Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment by conducting routine patrols throughout the site that you're assigned to. Your visible presence will help to deter security-related incidents while you provide exceptional customer service and clear communication to all individuals on site. This position requires Act 235 qualification, as it is an armed post.
Position Type
Part Time (With an impeccable attendance and work performance, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance to full-time, armed opportunities)
Pay Rate
$31.20 / Hour
Schedule
To be discussed during the interview process
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
- Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
- Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information.
- Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate.
- Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be able and willing to travel up to 40 miles from the Greater Reading, PA area.
- Act 235 Qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania only.
- Must have a PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit.
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have 2+ years combined of Armed Security / Law Enforcement / Armed Corrections or the equivalent.
- Have the ability to Pass a Physical that includes: push-ups, sit-ups and a cardiovascular related stress test.
- Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Licensing Requirements
- 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.
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. For more information: www.aus.com
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
2026-1644403