Security Guard - Armed School Resource Officer

Allied Universal • Boynton Beach, FL

4d • $24

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. Job Description As a Security Guard - Armed Patrol Watch in Boynton Beach, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at an education location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to calls for service with calm, professional communication. You will support students, staff, and visitors with customer-focused assistance while documenting observations and reporting concerns. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 years of law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have an armed guard card and unarmed guard card.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma and/or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Respond to alarms, calls for service, disturbances, and/or critical incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner; assess situations and request additional resources when needed.
• Monitor and document security-related activity using reports, logs, and/or electronic systems; communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Support campus events and peak traffic periods with presence, screening as assigned, and/or directing vehicle and pedestrian flow in accordance with site policies.

Benefits

• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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