Security Officer Armed - Driver Patrol

Allied Universal•Austin, TX

4d•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 Driver Patrol in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer at a dynamic tech-focused location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This driving post offers the chance to support a fast-paced environment with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity while making a meaningful impact each day.

Requirements

Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
Possess an armed guard card/license.
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 to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns according to post orders.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations while maintaining an armed presence that may help to deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access points, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to control entry and exit activity for restricted areas, equipment spaces, and other sensitive locations.
Support incident response by communicating with site contacts, public law enforcement, and/or Allied Universal leadership when needed, and assist with preliminary investigations and detailed report writing.