Armed Security Officer - Full-Time Patrol & Community Safety

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer for full-time morning patrols in San Antonio, TX. You will monitor and secure shelter facilities, respond to incidents, and provide professional customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.

The role requires an armed guard card or license and 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or 5+ years of armed security experience. Background check and drug screen required.

Qualifications

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Have at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience using handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the shelter location, including common areas, entry points, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorized entry when required, and report suspicious activity or policy concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain required armed-post qualifications and follow applicable laws, Allied Universal procedures, and location-specific requirements for assigned equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer for full-time morning patrols in San Antonio, TX. You will monitor and secure shelter facilities, respond to incidents, and provide professional customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.

The role requires an armed guard card or license and 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or 5+ years of armed security experience. Background check and drug screen required.