Armed Security Officer: Government Site Patrol & Response

Allied Universal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer for a government location in Atlanta, GA. You will patrol, monitor access, respond to incidents, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining logs and reports.

The role requires armed credentials, strong communication, and adherence to site policies; 21+ years old with a valid driver license for driving positions may apply. Full-time hours and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree.
• CPO certification required.
• Armed role requires minimum age of 21 and valid firearms permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government office location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter boundaries to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points, verify visitor credentials, and maintain logs and reports of security-related activities and incidents.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; coordinate with site contacts and emergency services as appropriate.
• Carry and maintain authorized firearms and related equipment in accordance with laws and site-specific policies.

Education

CPO certification

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer for a government location in Atlanta, GA. You will patrol, monitor access, respond to incidents, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining logs and reports.

The role requires armed credentials, strong communication, and adherence to site policies; 21+ years old with a valid driver license for driving positions may apply. Full-time hours and competitive pay offered.