Security Officer - Armed Utility 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 - Armed Utility Patrol in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible, and respond to security-related concerns with calm professionalism. You will complete detailed reports, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and help to deter incidents through your presence and awareness. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach while supporting an agile, reliable, and innovative operation.

Position Type: Full 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 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 staff, visitors, and contractors at a government location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response protocols when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points, noting unusual activity and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Monitor access control points and verify identification, credentials, and/or permits as required by post orders, documenting entries and exits.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and calls for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site leadership and local public agencies as needed.
• Complete detailed reports, logs, and evidence documentation for security-related incidents, patrol observations, and policy violations, and communicate status updates to supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card/license is required.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma/GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• DD214 with Honorable Discharge OR Associates Degree/60 College Credits OR Police Academy Certificate OR Corrections Academy Certificate is required.
• State, County, or City Issued Security License 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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