Armed Security Officer - Retail Setting

Alliedbarton Security Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Retail Setting in Phoenix, AZ to safeguard clients at a premier financial institution location. This part-time role emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and teamwork while maintaining a visible security presence.

Responsibilities include patrolling, handling alarms, monitoring entrances, and assisting staff and visitors. Candidates should meet minimum requirements and be ready to obtain licenses if needed; the role offers flexible

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution location.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations calmly, documenting observations and communicating with leadership/first responders.
• Conduct regular armed patrols throughout the facility, access points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor entrances and restricted areas, verify access permissions and report concerns through proper channels.
• Support cash handling with armed presence when assigned, maintaining professionalism during daily interactions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Armed guard card/license

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Armed guard card or license

CPR/First Aid certification

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 - Retail Setting in Phoenix, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution location as an Armed Patrol Officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. In this dynamic role, you will support daily operations with agility, reliability, and integrity while working as part of a team that puts people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed08:30 AM - 05:30 PMFri08:30 AM - 05:30 PM Sat08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with local leadership and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility, access points, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and high-traffic spaces, verifying access permissions and reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations through proper channels.
• Support cash handling and other sensitive operations with a visible armed presence when assigned, following post orders and maintaining professionalism during daily interactions and elevated situations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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.