Security Officer Armed Patrol Team

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 Team in Tampa, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, where you will patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support daily operations with strong customer service and communication. In this fast-moving environment, you will bring a caring, agile, and reliable approach while working with integrity and teamwork to support people, property, and activity throughout the site.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.90 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a busy logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout docks, warehouses, cargo areas, parking locations, and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, and support the screening of vehicles, deliveries, and/or visitors in accordance with site policies and post orders.
• Perform armed post duties with professionalism, maintain awareness of surroundings, and follow Allied Universal standards for reporting, escalation, and other security-related responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or 2 years of security supervisor/manager experience or 3 years of security experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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

2026-1631733