Security Officer Armed Patrol 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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Jacksonville, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, monitor assigned areas, help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and respond to incidents with integrity and care. Join Allied Universal to deliver reliable, customer-focused service through teamwork in an essential infrastructure environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur09:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a utility location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facility buildings, substations, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required records related to patrols, incidents, access activity, and security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1670340