Armed Security Officer – Incident Response (Phoenix)

Allied Universal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Incident Response in Phoenix, AZ. You will serve and safeguard clients, conduct armed patrols, deter incidents, and provide professional customer service, responding to security concerns with a calm, problem‑solving approach.

This role requires an armed guard card/license, a background check, and being at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of armed security‑related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• 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.
• 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 visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government services location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures, while maintaining a professional presence and providing directions or assistance as needed.
• Complete required incident reports, patrol logs, and other documentation accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Incident Response in Phoenix, AZ. You will serve and safeguard clients, conduct armed patrols, deter incidents, and provide professional customer service, responding to security concerns with a calm, problem‑solving approach.

This role requires an armed guard card/license, a background check, and being at least 21 years old.