Security Officer Armed Patrol Coverage

Allied Universal•Atlanta, GA

6d•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 Patrol Coverage in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence, and help support a secure environment for employees and visitors. This role combines customer service, communication, and rapid response to security-related concerns, offering the chance to make an impact while working with a team that values reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of experience in armed security-related work, law enforcement, and/or the military.
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.
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.
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 badge experience is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
An armed guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns through appropriate channels.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
Monitor access points and verify identification, credentials, and/or authorized entry for staff, visitors, and contractors in accordance with location policies and post orders.
Support public-facing operations by maintaining a visible presence, assisting with crowd and/or traffic control when needed, and communicating professionally with law enforcement, emergency personnel, and location representatives.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.