Security Officer Armed Patrol Academy Certificate

Allied Universal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Benefits package

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal, based in North America, is hiring for a full-time armed security role in Miami, FL. You will provide customer service to visitors, employees and the public while performing site-specific security procedures, access-control duties and emergency response activities.

Responsibilities include regular armed patrols, incident response, access monitoring, and clear incident reporting. A minimum age of 21 for armed roles applies; high school diploma or equivalent is required, with

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age of 21 for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree, 60 college credits, or relevant certificates.
• Security-related license preferred; guard card preferable.
• Experience with security equipment and post orders preferred.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while following site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry while noting restricted areas.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate information to supervisors and public agency personnel.

Skills

Situational awareness

Education

Associate degree

60 college credits

Police Academy Certificate

Corrections Academy Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card

Security license

Job description

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.

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 while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following applicable post orders and escalation procedures.
• Monitor access points and screen or verify authorized entry as directed, while maintaining awareness of restricted areas and reporting unusual activity.
• Prepare clear and accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and public agency personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a DD214 with an Honorable Discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a Police Academy Certificate, or a Corrections Academy Certificate.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• A handcuffing certification is preferred.
• A 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 University 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

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.