Security Officer Armed CPO Perimeter Patrol Driver

AUS; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to exclusive shifts

Career growth opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer (CPO) for perimeter patrol and driver duties in West Palm Beach, FL. This full-time role combines customer service with security responsibilities to deter incidents and protect students, staff, and visitors.

The position requires a Certified Protection Officer certification, an armed guard card or license, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a background check and drug screening as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills essential for campus interactions.
• Ability to follow security procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain professional demeanor and effective communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners while carrying out security-related procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter to deter incidents.
• Respond to alarms, medical situations, and critical events following site procedures and laws.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious behavior, hazards, or policy violations.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain documentation of patrols and incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard card

Certified Protection Officer (CPO)

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 CPO Perimeter Patrol Driver in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at an educational location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This driving post combines customer service, communication, and security-related response responsibilities. Join Allied Universal and bring integrity, teamwork, reliability, and a caring approach to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM
• Tue: 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM
• Fri: 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM
• Sat: 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM
• Sun: 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and applicable legal requirements.
• Monitor access points and observe campus activity, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation regarding patrols, incidents, observations, and other security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a Certified Protection Officer certification.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.

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.