Security Officer Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Miami, FL is seeking a Security Officer Armed Patrol to safeguard clients across government-related locations. The role involves routine bicycle patrols, high-visibility presence, and professional response to incidents, reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity.

You will provide excellent customer service, maintain security procedures, and work a full-time schedule with a starting pay rate of $22.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Be able to ride a bike.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• Baton certification is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and batons is preferred.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with laws.
• As a condition of employment, drug screening will be conducted where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures and policies; respond to emergencies per site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and notify appropriate personnel or responders.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of incidents and patrol activities.

Skills

Bike riding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 60 college credits or police/corrections academy certificate

DD214 with honorable discharge

Tools

Armed guard card or license

Baton certification

Handcuffs, pepper spray, batons

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.

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 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 supporting a government location, you will conduct routine bicycle patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to situations as they arise. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while representing Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.89 / 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, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and maintain awareness of visitor and vehicle activity in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports of incidents, observations, patrol activities, and other security-related matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Be able to ride a bike.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• Baton certification is preferred.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and batons 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.

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 2026-1742574