Security Officer Armed Patrol Academy Graduate

Allied Universal; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits package

Employee perks discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal—Armed Patrol Academy Graduate position in Hialeah, FL—offers a full-time role providing security services and safeguarding government facilities. You will perform armed patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents while maintaining professional communication and delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires experience in security or law enforcement, armed-guard credentials, and compliance with licensing and background checks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree.
• Graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• 1+ years of law enforcement experience, 2+ years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• Armed guard card or license.
• College degree.
• Corrections officer license.
• DD214 with honorable discharge, associate degree or 60 college credits, police academy certificate, or corrections academy certificate.
• Law enforcement officer license.
• 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as per law.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and the public while following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of government buildings, grounds, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for personnel, visitors, vendors, and vehicles.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain records related to incidents and patrols.

Skills

Law enforcement

Military experience

Security experience

Armed security

Education

College degree

Police/military training program

Associate degree / 60 credits

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 Academy Graduate in Hialeah, 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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to situations as they arise. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while upholding 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, contractors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of government buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for personnel, visitors, vendors, and vehicles in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required records related to incidents, patrol activities, access control, and unusual occurrences.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience, 2+ years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• 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 or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• Possess a law enforcement officer 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

• 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

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