Security Officer Armed Patrol Inspection

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 Inspection Security Officer in Bessemer, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Food/Beverage. This part-time role offers flexibility to build a schedule that works for you using our Claim a Shift platform. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns while providing professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel at a food and beverage production location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, offices, and the facility perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed, and maintain accurate records of entries, incidents, patrols, and security-related observations.
• Support site operations by reporting maintenance concerns, hazardous conditions, and policy violations to appropriate personnel and assisting with emergency procedures as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Valid firearms permit is preferred.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• 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 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

$18.72 / hour

Schedule

• Thursday: 06:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Friday: 06:00 AM - 05:30 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 to invest in your future.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.