Security Officer - Level III Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Austin, TX

4d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Level III Armed Patrol in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a busy retail location. You will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, remain highly visible, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly with store teams, guests, and local responders. You will document security-related activity and help to discourage theft and disruptive behavior while delivering customer-focused service. This post requires a Level III Armed Certification.

Requirements

• Have 3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military OR 5+ Years Armed Security Experience.
• Hold Level III Armed Certification Texas Only.
• 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 guests, shoppers, and store personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout retail sales floors, back-of-house areas, parking lots, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas; observe for suspicious behavior, potential theft activity, and policy violations, and report findings per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, coordinating with onsite leadership, and requesting law enforcement and/or medical resources when needed.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, patrols, and security-related observations, and communicate timely updates to Allied Universal supervision and authorized site contacts.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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