Security Officer - Armed Access Control

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 Access Control in Deland, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location supporting access control and security-related operations. As an armed officer, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, monitor activity, and document incidents while maintaining a calm, professional presence. You will stay visible to help reduce unwanted activity, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and contribute to a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access control policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Control entry and exit at designated access points by checking identification, verifying authorization, issuing temporary credentials when directed, and maintaining visitor and delivery logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.
• Monitor security-related systems and activity, such as cameras, alarms, radios, and access control panels, and report unusual conditions per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Have 1+ year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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: www.aus.com.

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