Armed Security Officer Patrol Operations

Allied Universal; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations to safeguard clients across transportation facilities. This full-time role involves patrolling assigned areas, monitoring access, and providing outstanding customer service to travelers, staff, and visitors.

The position emphasizes responding to incidents and maintaining calm, professional problem-solving during emergencies, with a background check and drug screening as required by law.

Qualifications

• Armed guard card or license required.
• Background check as per federal/state/local laws.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Drug screen where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of terminal areas, parking facilities, and access points.
• Monitor access control points and verify credentials.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate incidents to supervisors.

Skills

Armed security

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations in Fort Worth, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a transportation location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will respond to security-related concerns, communicate professionally with travelers and staff, and provide exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture support meaningful work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.11 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Fri: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at transportation facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned terminal areas, parking facilities, access points, perimeter locations, and other designated areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points and verify credentials, badges, and/or identification in accordance with site procedures and applicable regulations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with airport operations, law enforcement, and/or emergency personnel as required.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain clear communication with supervisors and site personnel regarding incidents, patrol observations, and security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• This is primarily a driving post.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.