Security Officer Armed Patrol Response

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 Response Security Officer in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and public agencies as required.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of government buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures, assisting with visitor direction and maintaining awareness of activity throughout assigned areas.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation related to incidents, patrol activities, observations, and policy violations.

Requirements

• Possess at least one year of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possess a 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

$21.75 / hour

Schedule

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.