Security Officer Armed Full Time Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Armed Full Time Patrol in Miami, FL. You will patrol government locations, deter incidents, and respond to security concerns with professionalism, carrying required equipment and maintaining compliance with post orders.

The role requires 3+ years of security-related experience or a college degree, armed guard credentials, and the ability to work a full-time schedule with duties assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• College degree required.
• Corrections officer license or related credential may be considered.
• Age 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Industry-specific security training participation.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/locality.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public at a government location following site procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and notify appropriate personnel or agencies.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor restricted area access, verify credentials, and document visitor activity and incidents.
• Maintain awareness while carrying equipment in line with laws, licensing, post orders, and policy.

Skills

Customer service

Situational awareness

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Education

College degree

High school diploma

Police/military training

Certifications/licensing (armed guard)

Tools

Armed guard card

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 Full Time Patrol in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and personnel, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

This is a full-time position. You can expect to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule for this position has not been assigned yet. If you are selected to move forward, your schedule will be determined as you progress through the hiring, onboarding, and training process. Your manager will work with you to assign a schedule based on business needs before your start date.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or public service agencies as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify authorized entry credentials, and document visitor activity, incidents, and unusual conditions in accordance with site requirements.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings while carrying assigned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess a corrections officer license.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1689621