Security Officer – Armed Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Armed Patrol Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, deter incidents, and maintain a visible presence while delivering customer service to staff and visitors.

The role requires an armed deployment at a government site, a 21+ age threshold, and completion of required training and background checks. This is a full-time position with varying night shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, coordinating with site leadership and/or public agency partners, and requesting additional resources as needed.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and/or radios; document observations and report concerns per post orders.
• Complete detailed written and/or electronic reports for incidents, patrols, and daily activities, and assist with administrative tasks related to security-related operations as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Specialist in Albuquerque, NM, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a highly visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents. You will document observations, respond to calls for service, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering outstanding customer service. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring, people-first culture that values being agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM – 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM – 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM – 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM – 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, coordinating with site leadership and/or public agency partners, and requesting additional resources as needed.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and/or radios; document observations and report concerns per post orders.
• Complete detailed written and/or electronic reports for incidents, patrols, and daily activities, and assist with administrative tasks related to security-related operations as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.