Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,087,000 - 60,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Armed role opportunities

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol in Little Rock, AR. This role offers reliable site hours with the option to pick‑up additional shifts to increase earnings.

Requirements include 5+ years in security or 4+ years in law enforcement/military, or a criminal justice degree. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience.
• College degree required.
• 5+ years of security-related experience.
• 4+ years of military or law enforcement experience or a criminal justice degree.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• 21+ years old for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to site personnel, visitors, and contractors with security procedures and access control.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations per escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facilities and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for personnel and deliveries.
• Prepare clear reports of patrol observations and incidents for site leadership.

Skills

Security experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Education

Law enforcement or military training program

College degree

DD214 / police academy cert

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol in Little Rock, AR, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Must be 21+ years old - Weekly Pay

5+ years of security experience or

4+ years of law enforcement or military experience or

Graduate of law enforcement academy

Job Schedule:

• Fri: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to utility operations personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of utility facilities, operational areas, buildings, equipment yards, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for personnel, contractors, deliveries, and vehicles entering restricted areas.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of patrol observations, incidents, and security‑related concerns, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Have supervisory experience.
• Possess a college degree.
• Have 5 or more years of security‑related experience.
• Have 4 or more years of military or law enforcement experience or a criminal justice degree.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.