Security Officer Armed High Visibility Patrol

Allied Universal • Leisure City, FL

1d • 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 High Visibility Patrol in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a dynamic government location where Armed Patrol Officers monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter incidents, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this armed post, you will respond to evolving situations with professionalism while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (or GED).
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations prior to employment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license (for driving positions).

Nice To Haves

• Handcuffing certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transit location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with supervisors, transit personnel, and/or public agencies as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout transit property, platforms, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior, unattended items, hazards, and/or security-related concerns according to post orders and location protocols.
• Support crowd management, public assistance, and high-visibility presence during daily operations, service disruptions, special events, and/or emergency situations while maintaining professionalism at all times.

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