Security Officer Armed Patrol Deterrence

Allied Universal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer for Homestead, FL. You will protect transit facilities, deter incidents, and deliver professional customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors.

This full-time role includes night hours and a pathway for training and growth. Pay is $27.01 per hour; you will participate in standard security procedures, report incidents, and maintain required post qualifications while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of security-related experience or a college degree.
• Armed Guard Card or license.
• Handcuffing certification preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may apply.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and personnel while following security procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of transit facilities and surrounding areas.
• Respond to incidents and disturbances calmly and professionally.
• Monitor access points and prepare accurate incident reports.
• Maintain armed-post qualifications and handle issued equipment per policy.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service

Patrol duties

Communications

Education

High School Diploma

Armed Guard Card

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.

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Deterrence in Homestead, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer supporting a public transit environment. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and clear communication to passengers, employees, and visitors. Bring your experience and integrity to a collaborative team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.01 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Wed: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at transit facilities and surrounding areas.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transit stations, platforms, parking areas, vehicles, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential hazards or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and applicable laws.
• Monitor access points and public areas, report suspicious activity and maintenance concerns, and prepare accurate incident reports and documentation.
• Maintain required armed-post qualifications and handle issued equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, client procedures, and legal requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or license.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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:

• 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.

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