Security Officer Armed Financial Post

Allied Universal; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal, Waterbury, CT, seeks a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced to provide dependable coverage at a financial institution site. The role offers fixed schedule options, opportunities to pick up additional shifts, and a path to full-time work through our scheduling platform.

Responsibilities include customer service, responding to alarms and incidents, armed patrols of the facility and perimeter, and credential verification. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be 21+.

Qualifications

• Guard Card/License preferred.
• Armed Guard Card/License preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and customers at a financial institution per security procedures.
• Respond to alarms and incidents in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access to controlled areas and verify credentials.
• Complete accurate activity logs and incident reports per site policies.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Armed security experience

Patrols

Credential verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Armed Financial Postin Waterbury, CT, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $23.76 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:45 AM - 05:15 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• 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 as appropriate.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access to controlled areas, verify credentials as required, and maintain awareness of visitor, employee, and contractor activity.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with site policies and Allied Universal procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card/License is preferred.
• An Armed Guard Card/License 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.