Armed Security Officer - Worship Venue (Full-Time)

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in New York, NY is hiring an Armed Security Officer to patrol a House of Worship, provide a visible presence, and respond to incidents with professionalism. This full-time role requires an Armed Guard Card/License, Concealed Carry Permit and minimum age 21, plus a high school diploma.

You will coordinate with clergy and staff, enforce site policies, and maintain safety procedures. Join a team that values integrity, offers training, and opportunities to progress in security

Qualifications

• Possess a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, clergy, and congregants by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, entrances, gathering areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as required, and support orderly entry during worship services, cultural programs, and special events.
• Maintain required armed post equipment and complete accurate activity, incident, and patrol documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and location procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in New York, NY is hiring an Armed Security Officer to patrol a House of Worship, provide a visible presence, and respond to incidents with professionalism. This full-time role requires an Armed Guard Card/License, Concealed Carry Permit and minimum age 21, plus a high school diploma.

You will coordinate with clergy and staff, enforce site policies, and maintain safety procedures. Join a team that values integrity, offers training, and opportunities to progress in security