Security Officer Armed Patrol Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Specialist II in Austin, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at an education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This armed post calls for strong communication, professionalism, and integrity, with opportunities to deliver customer service and work as part of a caring, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 04:30 PMTue07:00 AM - 04:30 PMWed07:00 AM - 04:30 PMThur07:00 AM - 04:30 PMFri07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities across the campus location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout school buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter access points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, verifying access permissions and reporting unusual behavior, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Support arrival, dismissal, and special event operations by directing foot and vehicle traffic, assisting with access control, and maintaining a professional presence during daily activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
• Possess 5+ years of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

Closing

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1632191