Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations

Allied Universal • Jacksonville, FL

21h • 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 Operations in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer in an education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will support a welcoming environment through routine patrols, professionalism, and integrity while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people first.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, while documenting observations and reporting details through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout campus buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and authorized entry activity, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior, trespassing concerns, and/or policy violations to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Support emergency protocols by assisting with lockdowns, evacuations, escorts, and/or other security-related responses based on site procedures and the needs of the location.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees