Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Florida. The role requires delivering high-quality customer service while maintaining safety procedures and responding to incidents at client sites. Expect patrols, site-specific policies, and ongoing training as part of daily duties.

The position is full-time with shift schedules including weekends. A valid driver’s license is only for driving positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• 1+ year armed security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check as per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce safety procedures at client sites.
• Respond to incidents calmly and resolve critical situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the premises and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Incident response

Patrol

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.70/hr.

Friday, Saturday 2300 - 0700 Sunday, Monday 2200 - 0600

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• 1+ Years Armed Security/ Law Enforcement/ Military Experience
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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/safety 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.