Armed Security Officer — Flexible Part-Time, Ventura

Alliedbarton Security Services; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Ventura, CA seeks an armed security officer for a part-time post. You will protect a government facility, conduct regular armed patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role offers a flexible schedule, potential for growth, and a supportive team. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and will undergo background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card or license 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government facility by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of government buildings, parking areas, grounds, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and maintain logs and reports per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and public agencies as required.
• Maintain awareness of assigned areas and communicate observed hazards and policy violations to supervisors and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Ventura, CA seeks an armed security officer for a part-time post. You will protect a government facility, conduct regular armed patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The role offers a flexible schedule, potential for growth, and a supportive team. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and will undergo background checks and drug screening.