Security Officer - Armed Overnight Patrol

Allied Universal

2d•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 Overnight Patrol in Belle Glade, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support access activity with professionalism and strong communication. In this armed post, you will be part of a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity while delivering outstanding customer service.

Requirements

Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
Possess an armed guard card and guard card is required.
Be at least 21 years of age.
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/or badge experience is preferred.

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 an industrial location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout production areas, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and report policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns according to post instructions.
Support Allied Universal and site leadership with incident reports, shift logs, and detailed notes regarding patrol activity, access control events, and other security-related matters.