Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver College Credit Qualified
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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to evolving situations. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. You will deliver exceptional customer service and communication while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-oriented, and integrity-driven values.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a government location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or public agencies as directed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, public spaces, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorized access, maintain required activity logs, and report unusual conditions according to site procedures.
- Operate assigned communications equipment and carry out duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Allied Universal policies, and post orders.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
- Handcuffing certification is preferred.
- Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
- A guard card or license 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 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.
Pay
$22.26 / Hour
Schedule
- Monday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287