Security Professional - Full Time

Armed Security Officer
Category (Portal Searching): Security Officer Level

Business Unit: AUS

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.

Armed Security Officer
Full Time

1+ Years' Armed Security/Law Enforcement/Military Experience

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer. The Armed Security Officer provides armed protective services in accordance with Allied Universal standards for a high profile customer. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service. The Armed Security Officer will help ensure the safety of customer personnel, visitors, and property by deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.

Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property

Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing

Handle security issues and emergency situations according to protocol

Follow all directives relating to site-specific operations including manuals and post orders

Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle

Answer phones, monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms

High school diploma or equivalent

Current driver's license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

Federal and state firearms qualifications

National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification

Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience

Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience

Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors

able to speak, read, and write fluently in English

able to compile, sort, and interpret data

Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)

DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance

Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field

Health insurance and eligible for our company's retirement plans

Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

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. 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: