Security Officer Armed Credential Patrol

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Armed Credential Patrol Security Officer to protect government facilities and assets. This part-time role emphasizes access control, credential verification, and a visible security presence to deter incidents.

You will work Saturday and Sunday mornings, with a pay rate of $21.85 per hour, driving required and a valid guard card and driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• A valid driver’s license is required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and the public by following security procedures.
• Monitor and control access to buildings, restricted areas, and parking facilities by verifying IDs and credentials.
• Operate access control systems, maintain visitor records, issue and recover temporary credentials, and report discrepancies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and notify appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, grounds, entrances, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observational skills

Education

College degree in criminal justice

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Badge management

Job description

Security Officer Armed Credential Patrol

Job Locations: US-FL-West Palm Beach

Category: Security Officer Level

Workdays Available: Saturday, Sunday

Shifts Available: Morning

Business Unit: AUS

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 Credential Patrol in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer supporting access control operations at a government location. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage badge access, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. This driving post requires a valid driver's license and offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional service through clear communication, teamwork, integrity, and a caring, reliable approach.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor and control access to buildings, restricted areas, and parking facilities by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorization, and delivery documentation.
• Operate access control systems, maintain accurate visitor and incident records, issue and recover temporary credentials, and report access discrepancies according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and public agencies as directed by site-specific protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, entrances, and perimeter areas to identify and report unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Access control and badge 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.