Armed Security Patrol Officer - Retail (Seattle)

Allied Universal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement plan and health benefits

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Seattle is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Permit Holder to safeguard customers and property at a busy retail location.

You will perform regular armed patrols, monitor access points, respond to incidents, and maintain detailed reports while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to site policies. The role requires a Concealed Carry Permit and Armed Guard licensing, with ongoing training and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to shoppers, store associates, vendors, and visitors while adhering to security procedures and site policies.
• Maintain calm and professional communication during incidents or emergencies.
• Conduct routine armed patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity, reporting hazards and policy violations.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to shoppers, store associates, vendors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, parking areas, entrances, loading areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security

Communication

Incident response

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed Guard Card/License

Job description

Allied Universal in Seattle is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Permit Holder to safeguard customers and property at a busy retail location.

You will perform regular armed patrols, monitor access points, respond to incidents, and maintain detailed reports while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to site policies. The role requires a Concealed Carry Permit and Armed Guard licensing, with ongoing training and competitive wages.