Security Armed Officer - Site Patrol and Reporting

Alliedbarton Security Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol Digital Reporting to protect clients at a busy retail location. You will provide customer service, maintain a visible armed presence, and log events using digital reporting tools.

You will patrol, monitor activity, and coordinate with store leadership and responders, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers and employees. This is a full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to clients, store associates, and visitors following security procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents, disputes, theft and other critical situations.
• Conduct regular armed patrols across the retail location and perimeter areas.
• Monitor for security concerns and report observations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, staff and visitors per security procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents, disputes, theft, and other critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular armed patrols across the retail location, including floors, entrances, exits and parking areas.
• Monitor for security concerns, suspicious activity and policy violations, reporting observations to leadership.
• Assist with access control, incident documentation, and communication with store leadership and responders.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Security procedures

Armed patrol

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Concealed Carry Weapons Permit

Armed Guard Card or License

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Digital Reporting in Seattle, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with store teams and visitors, and support a welcoming environment. At Allied Universal, you will deliver through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $35.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 01:00 AMTue03:00 PM - 01:00 AMThur03:00 PM - 01:00 AMSun03:00 PM - 01:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, store associates, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, customer disputes, suspected theft, and other critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floors, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor for security-related concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations, and report observations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional presence while assisting with access control, incident documentation, and communication with store leadership and/or emergency responders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Possess a valid firearms permit, preferred.
• Be familiar with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton use, 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.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.