Armed Security Officer – Perimeter Patrol

AUS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Career Growth with paid training

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Perimeter Patrol in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves patrolling utility facilities, monitoring access points, and maintaining a visible security presence to deter incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors while supporting a secure environment.

This full-time position offers daytime and evening shifts. The pay rate is $19.70 per hour, with responsibilities including incident response, reporting, and access

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks and drug screening are required as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility operations personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of utility facilities, substations, operational areas, parking areas, and perimeter boundaries to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, hazards, and policy concerns.
• Monitor and control access to restricted utility infrastructure and critical operational areas by verifying authorization, screening visitors and contractors as required, and maintaining accurate activity records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and coordinate with emergency responders when needed.
• Prepare clear, timely reports related to patrols, incidents, access-control activity, and other security-related observations in accordance with site procedures and Allied Universal requirements.

Skills

Armed security experience

License/Guard card

Access control experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Perimeter Patrol in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves patrolling utility facilities, monitoring access points, and maintaining a visible security presence to deter incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors while supporting a secure environment.

This full-time position offers daytime and evening shifts. The pay rate is $19.70 per hour, with responsibilities including incident response, reporting, and access