Armed Security Officer: Supermarket Patrol (Part-Time)

Allied Universal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Seattle, WA is seeking a part-time security professional to provide customer service, conduct armed patrols, and respond to incidents. You will follow site procedures and applicable laws while maintaining awareness of access points and restricted spaces.

A focus on documentation and reporting is essential to meet site and company requirements. The role requires candidates to have basic computer use skills, and while not always required, firearms permits, armed guard licenses,

Qualifications

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to customers, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, parking areas, loading areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and applicable laws.
• Maintain awareness of access points, customer areas, and restricted spaces; report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate incident reports, patrol documentation, and required communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Allied Universal in Seattle, WA is seeking a part-time security professional to provide customer service, conduct armed patrols, and respond to incidents. You will follow site procedures and applicable laws while maintaining awareness of access points and restricted spaces.

A focus on documentation and reporting is essential to meet site and company requirements. The role requires candidates to have basic computer use skills, and while not always required, firearms permits, armed guard licenses,