Security Officer Armed Financial

Alliedbarton Security Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks an Armed Security Officer in Hartford, CT to safeguard clients across financial institutions and other facilities. You will monitor, patrol, and deter incidents while delivering professional customer service and maintaining a visible presence.

Role requires carrying out security procedures, responding to alarms, and reporting incidents. Competitive benefits and a people-first culture are emphasized in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must possess an armed guard card/license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation conducted per laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Must be 21+ for armed role.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees and visitors at a financial institution.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of the facility and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization per site rules.
• Prepare clear reports of observations, incidents, and patrols.

Skills

Customer service

Observation and vigilance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed guard card

Firearms permit

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 Financialin Hartford, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a financial institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will respond to security-related concerns, communicate professionally, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation guide our people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.76 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon08:45 AM - 05:15 PMWed08:45 AM - 05:15 PMThur08:45 AM - 05:15 PMFri08:45 AM - 05:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or customers at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, exterior grounds, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for personnel, visitors, vendors, and deliveries in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of observations, incidents, patrols, and other security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• A valid firearms permit 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-related 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.