Security Officer Armed Patrol

Allied Universal•Leesburg, FL

3d•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 in Leesburg, FL, 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 a dynamic education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with exceptional customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will bring professionalism, integrity, and teamwork while contributing to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture.

Requirements

Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities across an educational location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including situations that may require an armed presence in accordance with post orders and applicable regulations.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
Monitor access points and interact with students, employees, and visitors regarding identification, directions, and location rules while documenting incidents and/or observations in required reports.
Support emergency and after-hours operations by communicating with campus contacts and/or first responders, assisting with lockups and unlocks, and reporting hazards, maintenance concerns, and policy violations.