Security Officer Armed

Allied Universal • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Armed Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Entry Authorization in Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to a transportation location. The position provides a fixed weekly anchor shift at a designated site, requiring a six-month commitment. The employee may also claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, with the option to work up to 40 hours per week and scale back when needed.

The scheduled shift is Wednesday from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The pay rate is $18.96 per hour. Duties include access control, verifying credentials, monitoring entry and exit points, keeping visitor and contractor records, responding to incidents, patrolling rail-related facilities and surrounding areas, monitoring security systems and communications, and preparing daily activity reports. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law and must participate in industry-specific security training.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• An armed guard card or license.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law as a condition of employment.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a transportation location.
• Verify credentials, monitor entry and exit points, maintain visitor and contractor records, and report access-control concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, notify appropriate personnel, and document observations as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, rail-related facilities, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor security-related systems and communications, report suspicious activity, and complete required daily activity reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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