Security Officer Armed Security Patrol
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Armed Security Patrol in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Professional supporting a government location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. This driving position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service, clear communication, and dependable support while representing Allied Universal’s caring, reliable, team-focused culture with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.62 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 04:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and public health facility personnel while carrying out armed security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of public health facility buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, and maintain awareness of visitor, employee, and contractor activity in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, using appropriate armed response protocols when required.
- Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to site leadership, law enforcement, and Allied Universal supervision as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
- Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
- Have at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
- Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 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.
- 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.
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
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