Armed Security Officer Access Control Mornings

Allied Universal•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Access Control in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Security Officer supporting a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, help deter security-related incidents, manage access control activities, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Bring your professionalism and integrity to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to putting people first.

Requirements

Possess at least three years of experience as a military police officer, corrections officer, or armed security-related professional, or be a certified law enforcement graduate.
Type at a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
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.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
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.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfortably use a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Respond to incidents, critical situations, and requests for assistance in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the business location and perimeter, including technology-focused office, media, and telecommunications environments.
Monitor access points and report unusual activity, policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns according to site procedures.