Security Officer - Part-Time 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 - Part-Time Armed Patrol in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal in a government location as an Armed Patrol Officer, helping maintain order through routine patrols, high-visibility presence, and clear communication with staff and visitors.

You will respond to security-related concerns, document observations, and support a professional environment built on teamwork and integrity. This is an armed post requiring a valid armed guard card/license, offering a dynamic role for those who thrive on reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out post orders, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and/or local law enforcement as needed.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, screening for prohibited items per site procedures, and directing visitors to appropriate areas.
• Prepare timely, accurate written reports and maintain required logs documenting patrols, incidents, and security-related observations in accordance with Allied Universal guidelines and site policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement and/or military and/or security experience or a college degree.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card and/or license.
• 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 and/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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