Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Associate Degree

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 Patrol Driver Security Officer in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Government. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to deter security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving post supports public-facing operations while upholding Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and document visitor activity, incidents, and unusual conditions in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain awareness of local conditions and communicate with site personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership when appropriate.

Requirements

• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, and/or a corrections academy certificate.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• 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-related training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Pay

$22.26 / hour

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours per week. The specific schedule will be determined during the hiring, onboarding, and training process and assigned based on business needs before your start date.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts for extra earnings.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.