Armed Security Officer - Response

Allied Universal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Response in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves patrolling government and other client sites, monitoring access, and providing professional customer service with a focus on safety and integrity.

Qualified candidates will have armed security experience, an armed guard card, and be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma. Full-time schedule with consistent weekday shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 1+ year armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license.
• Must be 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct armed patrols of the facility, parking areas, entrances and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and assist visitors per site procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and relay observations to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Armed Security Officer - Response in Phoenix, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. This role requires an armed guard card or license and offers the opportunity to serve with integrity, reliability, teamwork, and a people-first approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Tue: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Wed: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Thur: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Fri: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government services location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, and assist with directing visitors in accordance with site procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card 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.

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.