Armed Security Officer: Transit Patrol (Full-Time)

Allied Universal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,072,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools—shift claims

Career Growth

Health Benefits and Retirement

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Security Full Time Patrol in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves safeguarding clients across industries, executing routine armed patrols, and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, responding to incidents, and producing incident reports within a government transportation setting.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Pepper spray certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required by policy.
• Participate in industry-specific security training.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at transportation facilities and transit locations.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate emergency responders and transit personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, vehicles, and surrounding perimeters to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or suspicious conditions.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify credentials when required, and report unauthorized access or policy violations in accordance with site procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, patrol logs, and other required documentation while maintaining a professional presence in a government transportation environment.

Skills

Armed security

Patrol operations

Customer service

Crisis response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Security Full Time Patrol in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves safeguarding clients across industries, executing routine armed patrols, and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, responding to incidents, and producing incident reports within a government transportation setting.