Security Officer Armed Patrol Academy Graduate

Allied Universal • Miami Lakes, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer Armed Patrol Academy Graduate in Hialeah, Florida, to serve and safeguard clients at a government location. The role involves providing customer service while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. The officer conducts armed patrols, monitors access, responds to incidents, and maintains accurate records. The listed pay rate is $22.89 per hour, and the position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule has not yet been assigned and will be determined based on business needs during hiring, onboarding, and training.

Applicants must meet the listed experience, training, licensing, age, and education criteria. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, as permitted by law, a drug screen. Industry-specific security training is required. Licensing requirements may apply before employment, depending on state or local rules. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Have at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Graduate from a law enforcement or military police training program, or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess a corrections officer license.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge, an associate degree or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• Possess a law enforcement officer license.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if the position involves driving.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public while following security procedures, site policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond professionally and calmly to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations, escalating concerns according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of government buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for personnel, visitors, vendors, and vehicles in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain records related to incidents, patrol activities, access control, and unusual occurrences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling and access to technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED