Security Officer Armed

Allied Universal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Armed Perimeter Patrol in Jacksonville, FL. You will safeguard clients by conducting armed patrols, monitoring access points, and maintaining a visible presence across utility sites.

This full-time role requires at least 1 year of armed security-related experience, an armed guard card, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel following site policies and access-control requirements.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities and perimeter to detect unusual activity and hazards.
• Monitor and control access to restricted areas by verifying authorization and recording activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and security concerns with calm, professional problem-solving; coordinate with responders as needed.
• Prepare timely reports on patrols, incidents, and access-control activity per site procedures.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service experience

Access control experience

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 a Security Officer Armed Perimeter Patrol in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a critical utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, monitor access points, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors while supporting a secure environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.70 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sun 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility operations personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of utility facilities, substations, operational areas, parking areas, and perimeter boundaries to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, hazards, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor and control access to restricted utility infrastructure and critical operational areas by verifying authorization, screening visitors and contractors as required, and maintaining accurate activity records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and coordinate with emergency responders when needed.
• Prepare clear, timely reports related to patrols, incidents, access-control activity, and other security-related observations in accordance with site procedures and Allied Universal requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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.