Security Officer Armed Financial

Allied Universal; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer in Hartford, CT. You will monitor and patrol, deter incidents, and provide excellent customer service to employees and visitors at a financial institution.

This full-time position requires an armed guard card, 21+ years old, and the ability to respond calmly to incidents. Earn $23.76 per hour with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include 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.
• Background check as per federal/state/local laws.
• Criminal histories considered in compliance with laws.
• Drug screen where permitted by law.
• Industry-specific security training programs.
• State/local licensing may be required prior to employment.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, 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.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security

Observational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer Armed Financial

Job Locations: Hartford, CT (US-CT-Hartford)

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 Financial in 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:

• Mon: 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM
• Wed: 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM
• Thur: 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM
• Fri: 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, 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.

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.