Armed Front Desk Security Officer (Government Facility)

Allied Universal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Healthcare benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Perks Program Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Armed) for a Front Desk role at a government facility in Tampa, FL. The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule and a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

You will provide professional front desk service, monitor access, verify visitors, and respond to security incidents while maintaining a safe, orderly environment. The role requires armed credentials, a clean background, and adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a corrections officer license.
• Possess a law enforcement officer license.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation conducted as required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws; driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public at a government facility front desk following site procedures.
• Monitor entry activity, verify visitor credentials, issue visitor passes, and maintain records.
• Answer incoming calls, provide directions and general information, and route inquiries.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, professional manner per procedures.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity and report unusual conditions to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Armed guard card/license

Corrections officer license

Law enforcement officer license

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Armed) for a Front Desk role at a government facility in Tampa, FL. The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule and a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

You will provide professional front desk service, monitor access, verify visitors, and respond to security incidents while maintaining a safe, orderly environment. The role requires armed credentials, a clean background, and adherence to federal, state, and local laws.