Security Officer - Armed Patrol

AECOM; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading security services company as a part-time Security Officer - Armed Patrol in Columbia, MD. You'll be responsible for safeguarding clients and maintaining security across various sites while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires an armed designation and offers competitive pay with benefits for eligible full-time positions.

Benefits

Health insurance for full-time positions

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must have an Armed Designation.
• At least 21 years old.
• Guard Card or License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol assigned areas to deter security-related incidents.
• Provide outstanding customer service and communication.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner.

Skills

Customer Service

Patrolling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a **Security Officer - Armed Patrol** in **Columbia, MD** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries.

As an Access Control Officer, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents and maintaining a secure environment for all individuals on site. This is an armed post, requiring you to remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. You will be part of a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, always putting people first and acting with integrity while delivering security-related services at the location.

**Position Type: Part Time**

**Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Sat07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Must have an Armed Designation as required by state or local regulations.

+ Must possess a valid Armed Guard Card or License as required by state or local regulations.

+ Must be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.

+ A Guard Card or License is preferred.

+ Baton Certification is preferred.

+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.

+ 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.

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

**Perks and Benefits:**

+ Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

+ Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

+ Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

+ Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

**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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com .

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

**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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com .

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

**Job ID:** 2025-1391367

**Location:** United States-Maryland-Columbia

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security, Part Time Security