Security Guard Armed 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.

As a Security Guard Armed Patrol in Atlanta, GA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security‑related incidents, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In a role grounded in teamwork and integrity, you will bring reliability, agility, and innovation to each shift while putting people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.16 / Hour

Job Schedule: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while following site‑specific procedures, security‑related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local authorities as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and/or potential security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and observe the movement of people and property to help support authorized access and established location protocols.
• Maintain a visible armed presence and report maintenance issues, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations to help support the location’s daily operations and security‑related objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security‑related experience, or possess a college degree.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of security‑related experience.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• 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.

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.