Security Officer Armed Patrol - Day Shift

Alliedbarton Security Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools program

Career growth opportunities

Financial & health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Saint Paul, MN to safeguard clients across multiple industries. The role involves routine armed patrols, ensuring access control, and responding to incidents with professional communication. An armed guard card or license is required, and the position is full-time with daytime shifts.

Pay rate is $25.60 per hour. Applicants must meet minimum requirements, including 2+ years of security or law enforcement experience and a high school

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check according to laws.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required.
• Driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facilities, substations, access points, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor restricted areas, verify credentials, report unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly and professionally.
• Document patrols and incidents and communicate with site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Armed guard card/license

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 in Saint Paul, MN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a critical utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to site needs with professionalism. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative Allied Universal team that acts with integrity. This is an armed position requiring an armed guard card or license.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.60 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate at a utility location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, substations, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas, with working conditions varying by site.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials, and report unauthorized activity or suspicious conditions according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following applicable armed post procedures.
• Document patrols, incidents, and security-related observations accurately, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

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.

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.