Security Officer - Armed Community Gate

Allied Universal • Boca Raton, FL

8d • 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 Community Gate in Boca Raton, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a residential location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access activity with professionalism. This armed post offers the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service and communication while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and driven by integrity.

Requirements

• An armed guard card and unarmed guard card is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of corrections, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• 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 residents, guests, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to site contacts and/or local law enforcement when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the residential community, including common areas, access points, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify access permissions when required, and communicate with residents, visitors, and/or vendors regarding community rules, directions, and security-related concerns.
• Support residential property operations by observing for maintenance issues, policy violations, hazards, and/or suspicious behavior, and relaying information through appropriate reporting channels.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED