Security Officer Armed Vehicle Patrol Driver

Allied Universal • Brownsville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Vehicle Patrol Driver in Miami, Florida, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government location. You will conduct routine armed patrols, maintain a visible security presence, respond professionally to evolving situations, and provide customer service and communication while representing Allied Universal’s values. The driving post requires an armed guard card or license and a valid driver’s license.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours per week. The schedule has not yet been assigned and will be determined during hiring, onboarding, and training based on business needs. The pay rate is $22.26 per hour.

Requirements

• An armed guard card or license is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions and must meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are 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.

Nice To Haves

• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, suspicious activity, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and public agencies as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify authorization for entry, observe visitor and vehicle activity, and maintain required logs and reports in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain readiness of assigned equipment and follow applicable laws, licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies while performing armed duties.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and 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.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling with a variety of open shifts.
• Access to technology for real-time shift visibility and shift claiming.

What This Job Offers

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