Armed Security Officer - Insurance Facility

Allied Universal • Dallas, TX

1d • 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 Patrol Agent in Dallas, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as an armed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access activity with strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will reflect our values of being agile, reliable, and innovative while putting people first, working as a team, and acting with integrity every day.

Requirements

• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess 5 or more years of security-related experience.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification for 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, and appropriate emergency response actions at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout interior and exterior areas, including perimeter locations, to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support restricted area access procedures in accordance with post orders, agency policies, and Allied Universal standards.
• Carry authorized equipment in accordance with post requirements and maintain professional readiness to respond to escalating situations while following use of force guidelines and reporting protocols.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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