Security Officer Armed Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer for Punta Gorda, FL. The role involves patrolling government facilities, maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents, and responding to security concerns.

An Armed Guard Card or License is required, with 2+ years in law enforcement, military police, or corrections preferred. Work hours are full-time with a daytime schedule, and the position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and public while carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facilities, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and following post orders.
• Monitor access to assigned areas and verify authorization per direction.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Military police experience

Corrections experience

Education

High school diploma

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 Patrol in Punta Gorda, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and communicate professionally with staff and visitors. This armed post requires an Armed Guard Card or License. Join Allied Universal and bring your law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience to a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government law-enforcement location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned facilities, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and applicable procedures.
• Monitor access to assigned areas, verify authorization as directed, and maintain awareness of individuals entering and leaving the location.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 2+ years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• 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.