Security Officer Armed Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal•New York, NY

7d•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 Specialist in Bronx, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at an education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. This armed post offers the opportunity to support students, staff, and visitors while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

Possess a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
Have 2+ years of law enforcement, military, or corrections experience or a college degree.
Be at least 21 years of age.
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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to an educational location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including using de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
Monitor access points and verify credentials for students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors in accordance with site policies and post orders.
Document incidents, observations, and/or daily activities, and communicate with site contacts and first responders as needed regarding security-related concerns.