Armed Security Officer - Access Control

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.

As a Armed Security Officer - Access Control in Yuma, AZ , 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 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. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will support a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while making a meaningful difference each day through professional presence and teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, residents, staff, and/or contractors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and other security-related policies at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with supervisors, first responders, and/or site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and key activity zones while verifying credentials, documenting observations, and reporting security-related concerns in accordance with post orders.
• Carry assigned defensive equipment, including an authorized firearm, and perform all duties in alignment with Allied Universal standards, applicable laws, and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A state, county, and/or city issued security-related license 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.

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.

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:

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