Armed Security Officer Patrol Presence

Alliedbarton Security Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer Patrol Presence in Dallas, TX. In this full-time role, you will monitor facilities, deter incidents, and support access control while delivering professional customer service to employees and visitors.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of armed security or law enforcement experience, possess an armed guard card and Level III Texas certification, and can pass background checks and drug screening. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Armed security experience in security, law enforcement, or military.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• Level III armed certification in Texas required.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors while enforcing site procedures and access-control requirements.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of production areas, warehouses, and facility perimeter to identify hazards and violations.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following post orders and escalating when needed.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor/contractor entry, and document activities and incidents.
• Carry assigned equipment in compliance with laws, licensing, training, and site policies.

Skills

Armed security experience

Access control & badges experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level III armed certification (Texas)

Armed guard card or license

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Armed Security Officer Patrol Presence in Dallas, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while responding to situations with professionalism. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalating concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate activity and incident documentation.
• Carry assigned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, training, and site-specific policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a Level III armed certification in Texas.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• 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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1680707