Armed Security Officer - Desk Patrol

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company seeks a Security Professional - Armed Desk Patrol in San Antonio, TX. The role involves monitoring entry points, providing customer service, and ensuring security protocols at financial institutions. Full-time shift from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, with additional benefits including health insurance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas Armed Security Professional License and related qualifications.
• High school diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entry points and assist with access control to deter security-related incidents.
• Respond to incidents and maintain records of daily activities and visitor logs.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional presence.

Skills

Customer Service

Crisis Management

Access Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Armed Security Professional License

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

As a Security Professional - Armed Desk Patrol in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions and more .

As a Front Desk Security Officer at a financial institution, you will be responsible for monitoring entry points, greeting visitors, and assisting with access control to help to deter security-related incidents. This is an armed post, requiring you to maintain a professional presence while providing exceptional customer service and clear communication. You will represent our values of agility, reliability, and innovation, always putting people first and working collaboratively with your team while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and following site-specific policies at the front desk.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Monitor access to the location, verifying identification and credentials as required.
• Assist with emergency response activities when appropriate, including communicating with relevant personnel and authorities.
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and visitor logs as required by site procedures.
• Support a welcoming and professional environment for all individuals entering the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid Texas Armed Security Professional License is required.
• An Armed Sidearm qualification is required.
• An Armed Designation is required.
• A valid Texas Armed Guard Card or License is required.
• Texas Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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-related 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.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1389168