Security Officer - Armed Patrol

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.

As a  
** Security Officer - Armed Response Driver
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** Jacksonville, FL** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an armed patrol officer at a government transit location, you will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication. This is a driving post, so you will use a vehicle to cover assigned areas and support operations as needed.

Join Allied Universal to bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, lead with integrity, and deliver through teamwork.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $19.57 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Tue
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wed
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thur
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Fri
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sat
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and staff by following site-specific, security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities at a government transportation location.

+ Carry and operate authorized firearms and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, post orders, and applicable laws and/or regulations.

+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation and coordinating with local law enforcement and/or emergency services as directed.

+ Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, and perimeter routes, with working environments and conditions varying by post assignment.

+ Complete required documentation such as incident reports, patrol logs, and shift activity reports, and communicate notable observations to site leadership and/or dispatch.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

+ CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.

+ A guard card and/or security-related 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.

** 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:
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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:
.

** 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:
.

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:
.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Florida-Jacksonville

** Job Category:
** Security Officer, Armed Security