Armed Security Officer: Patrol, Access Control

Allied Universal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, basic life &/

AD&D and disability insurance

Discount program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Jacksonville, FL. You will safeguard clients across utilities and other sectors, conducting armed patrols, managing access points, and responding to incidents with professionalism.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and strict adherence to site policies, with a full-time schedule and a pay rate of $20 per hour. Join a leading security team delivering essential services.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a utility location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facility buildings, substations, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required records related to patrols, incidents, access activity, and security-related concerns.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service

Access control

Observation & reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Jacksonville, FL. You will safeguard clients across utilities and other sectors, conducting armed patrols, managing access points, and responding to incidents with professionalism.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and strict adherence to site policies, with a full-time schedule and a pay rate of $20 per hour. Join a leading security team delivering essential services.