Security Officer – Armed Area Patrol

Overview

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 Area Patrol in Miami, FL
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while providing strong customer service.

Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values being agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.26/ Hour

Job Schedule:

Day
Time

Wed
07:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Thu
07:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Fri
07:00 AM – 06:00 PM

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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

• Financial and
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed by Allied Universal and site leadership.

• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.

• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, alarms, and/or suspicious activity; request assistance from law enforcement and/or emergency services when appropriate.

• Control access at entrances and restricted areas by verifying identification, screening visitors, and monitoring entrances to help maintain order and proper authorization.

• Document patrols, incidents, and policy violations in written reports and logs, and communicate updates to supervisors and oncoming personnel while following required weapons handling and reporting procedures.

• Have at least 1 years’ armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.

• Possess a college degree.

• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED as required by the client.

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• Provide a DD214 with Honorable Discharge OR an Associates Degree OR 60 college credits OR a Police Academy Certificate OR a Corrections Academy Certificate.

• 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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