Security Officer - Armed - Financial Institution

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 - Financial Institution in Richardson, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a financial institution location as a patrol officer, completing routine rounds, staying highly visible, and documenting security-related activity with clear communication and customer service. You will support access control, respond to calls for assistance, and help to deter incidents through professional presence and teamwork. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license meeting AU Driver Policy Requirements and a Texas Level III armed certification.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.75 / 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 personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and communicating updates to Allied Universal leadership and/or site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas and the building perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by monitoring entrances, verifying authorization when required, and directing visitors to appropriate areas while maintaining professional interaction.
• Complete routine reports and activity logs, monitor alarms and/or surveillance systems as assigned, and notify appropriate parties of maintenance issues or unusual conditions observed during patrols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Hold a Level III Armed Certification for Texas roles.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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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