Armed Security Officer -Transit Center

Allied Universal • Boulder, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Armed Security Officer - Transit Center you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with security or law enforcement backgrounds who are looking to advance their skills in a dynamic, public-facing environment. Success in this role requires the ability to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and respond quickly to emerging situations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Structured pay progression opportunities tied to performance and tenure.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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.
• 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
• 2 years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of active-duty military service, or 1 year of corrections experience. In lieu of this, candidates may qualify with 7 years of unarmed security experience, 3 years of armed security experience, or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.

Nice To Haves

• strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
• reliable attendance
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED