Security Officer - Armed Access Driver

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

20h • 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 Driver in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location as an Armed Access Control Officer, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This driving post involves maintaining a visible presence, conducting routine activity throughout assigned areas, and helping to deter security-related incidents through strong communication and customer service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or 5 years security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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 emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor access points and help to regulate entry and exit by verifying credentials, processing visitors, and/or directing authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while documenting relevant activity and notifying appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help to identify unusual activity, access issues, and/or policy violations.
• Support front lobby and entry operations by maintaining visitor logs, issuing temporary badges or passes, and communicating access instructions with professionalism and courtesy.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees