Security Officer Armed Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Armed Security Officer for perimeter patrol at a government location in Daytona Beach, Florida. The officer will help safeguard the client by maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, managing access points, and providing professional customer service and communication. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and pays $20.00 per hour. Applicants must meet the experience or education alternative, hold an armed guard card or license, be at least 21 years old for armed roles, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on applicable background investigation and drug screening. The officer must participate in industry-specific security training; licensing requirements may apply before employment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
Armed guard card or license.
At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Subject to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with access control and badge systems.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
A guard card or license is listed as preferred, in addition to the stated armed guard card or license requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public by following site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, calls for service, and critical situations, and document observations and actions according to site procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of government facilities, parking areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to identify and report unusual conditions or policy violations.
Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed, and help maintain orderly entry and exit procedures.
Communicate promptly with site representatives, law enforcement personnel, and Allied Universal leadership about incidents, hazards, and security-related concerns.