Security Officer - Armed Morning

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.

Security Officer - Armed Mobile Driver in Richmond, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a busy public transit location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to calls for service with clear communication and strong customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license.

Bring integrity and teamwork as you support a caring, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

• Tue 06:00 AM - 03:30 PM
• Thu 06:00 AM - 03:30 PM
• Fri 06:00 AM - 03:30 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 03:30 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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including parking areas, exterior perimeter, bus bays, platforms, passenger waiting areas and/or administrative spaces, as permitted by post orders.
• Serve as an armed presence in accordance with Allied Universal post orders, applicable laws and required training, including proper carry and storage of assigned equipment.
• Monitor and control access at designated entrances, employee-only areas and/or restricted zones, checking identification and authorizations when required.
• Observe passenger activity and operational areas, helping to deter disorderly conduct, trespassing and/or unauthorized entry, and report concerning behavior per site procedures.
• Assist with de-escalation during fare disputes, service disruptions and/or other customer conflicts, requesting additional support from supervisors and/or public responders as needed.
• Support crowd management during peak periods, special events and/or service interruptions by providing direction and communicating site rules and expectations.
• Respond to alarms, radio calls and/or requests for assistance, coordinating with dispatch, supervisors, local responders and/or transit personnel as directed.
• Complete required documentation such as incident reports, daily activity logs and/or shift handoff notes, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct security-related checks of doors, gates, lighting and/or other physical conditions, and report maintenance concerns and hazards to the appropriate contact.
• Use communication systems and equipment as directed, including radios, access control tools and/or video monitoring when assigned.

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A minimum of 1 year of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification 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.
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