Security Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol

Allied Universal • Sarasota, FL

3d • $21

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 Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol in Sarasota, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and support access control for people and deliveries. You will respond to alarms and/or unusual activity, document observations, and communicate professionally with site teams and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Have 1+ years of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have an armed guard card and/or license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarm activations, disputes at docks and/or gates, and medical incidents, and coordinate with local responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of warehouses, loading docks, trailer yards, parking areas, and perimeter lines to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or potential theft.
• Control access for employees, visitors, and delivery drivers by verifying identification, managing entry and exit points, monitoring inbound and outbound vehicle traffic, and documenting shipments and/or exceptions per post orders.
• Monitor cameras, radios, and other security-related systems; write accurate reports of daily activity and incidents; and maintain assigned equipment, including duty weapon, in accordance with Allied Universal policies and site requirements.

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