Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Birmingham, AL

4d • 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 Full Time Armed Patrol in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a public transportation location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication to passengers, employees, and visitors. Bring professionalism and sound judgment to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and committed to integrity.

Requirements

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• 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.
• 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

• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, visitors, and government transportation facility personnel while carrying out site-specific policies, security-related procedures, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transit facilities, parking areas, vehicle access points, platforms, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity at assigned locations, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with emergency responders and law enforcement as needed.
• Maintain required armed post equipment and complete accurate reports, incident documentation, and shift activity logs in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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