Elite Security Officer - Armed Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Elite Armed Patrol Specialist in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol professional at a busy retail location, where you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. This driving post offers the chance to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a Level III Armed Guard Card in Texas only.
• 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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including documenting activity and communicating with local management and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter theft, trespassing, and/or other unwanted activity.
• Monitor entrances, exits, high-traffic areas, and/or loading zones to help support asset protection efforts and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or hazards.
• Follow post orders and use sound judgment when handling access control, customer interactions, and/or security-related concerns involving team members, visitors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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