Armed Security Patrol Officer — Growth, Benefits & Tools

Allied Universal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves patrolling facilities, monitoring access points, and delivering high-level customer service while maintaining security protocols.

You will support a utilities location, deter incidents, and respond to alarms. Successful candidates typically have armed security experience, be 21+, and complete required training and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Access control & badge experience preferred.
• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check as a condition of employment in accordance with laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while following site-specific procedures and emergency response activities at utility locations.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facilities, areas, parking, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor/contractor records, report access issues.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and per site procedures, coordinating with relevant personnel and responders.
• Prepare accurate activity, incident, and patrol reports with observations and actions.

Skills

Armed security experience

Access control

Customer service

Computer literacy

Licensing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Access Control in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves patrolling facilities, monitoring access points, and delivering high-level customer service while maintaining security protocols.

You will support a utilities location, deter incidents, and respond to alarms. Successful candidates typically have armed security experience, be 21+, and complete required training and background checks.