Security Officer Armed Patrol Protective Services

Allied Universal; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a government location in Miami, FL. The role involves patrolling, monitoring access, and providing professional customer service while maintaining security post orders.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $22.26 per hour. Candidates must meet minimum requirements including a college degree and relevant licenses or certifications; background check and drug screen are required. Join a team committed to integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college degree and various security licenses or certifications.
• Background check and drug screening are standard conditions of employment.
• Regulatory licensing may be required depending on state or locality.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while following security procedures.
• Conduct armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points and perimeters.
• Respond to incidents calmly, following post orders and notifying authorities as needed.
• Monitor access to government facilities and verify credentials as directed.
• Maintain logs and reports; handle equipment in compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Armed patrol

Incident response

Access control

Education

College degree

DD214 / associate degree / 60 credits / police or corrections academy

Guard card or license preferred

State/local security license preferred

Armed guard card/license preferred

Be at least 21 years old

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Locations

US-FL-Miami

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 Protective Services in Miami, 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 government location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. Bring your commitment to integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative organization that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Thur 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM


• Fri 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM


• Sat 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government locations.


• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.


• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and notifying appropriate personnel and/or public service agencies.


• Monitor access to government facilities, verify credentials as directed, and report unauthorized entry attempts or suspicious activity.


• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation, and handle authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and Allied Universal procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a college degree.


• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.


• A guard card or license is preferred.


• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.


• An armed guard card or license 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.

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.

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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287