Security Officer - Armed Flex Lobby Desk

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 Flex Lobby Desk in Tampa, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer in a government location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control, verify credentials, and support orderly entry and exit while documenting incidents and escalating concerns as needed. This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card or license. At Allied Universal, you will deliver service with integrity, teamwork, and a caring culture that puts people first, while using clear communication to help reduce security-related issues.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $24.50 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and personnel by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff the front desk in a government setting by greeting and directing visitors, answering phones, and assisting with general inquiries while maintaining a professional presence.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying identification, issuing and collecting visitor passes, maintaining visitor logs, and coordinating with site contacts for approvals.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and promptly notifying site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Observe and report unusual activity at or near the front desk area to help to deter unauthorized access, including monitoring cameras and alarms when assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years' combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree.
• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Possess a corrections officer license.
• Possess a law enforcement officer license.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.