Security Officer - Armed Custom Protection Officer Detention Hospital Perm

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 Custom Protection Officer Detention Hospital Perm in Land O Lakes, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an armed Patrol Officer in a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to alarms and requests for assistance, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and the public while delivering outstanding customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction and support a caring, agile, reliable, innovative team culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.25 / 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 visitors, employees, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing assistance and coordinating with local law enforcement and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Control access at designated entry points by screening visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, managing keys and badges as required, and documenting access activity per site procedures.
• Complete routine reports and incident documentation, maintain required armed post equipment, and communicate clearly with Allied Universal supervision and site representatives regarding security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a Corrections Officer License.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• An Armed Guard Card and/or License is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid 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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