Armed Security Guard - Retail Elite Patrol

As a  Armed Security Officer - Elite Mobile 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 in a retail location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication.

This is a driving post that supports a caring, agile, and reliable team culture, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through integrity, innovation, and teamwork every day.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day  Time      Tue  03:15 PM - 11:30 PM    Thur  03:15 PM - 11:30 PM    Sat  07:00 AM - 03:15 PM    Sun  07:00 AM - 03:15 PM
What You'll Do:
Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or shoppers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public responders as needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including sales floor areas, receiving zones, parking areas, and perimeter points, with attention to unusual activity and policy violations.
Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas to help to deter unauthorized activity, support access control practices, and report suspicious behavior and/or potential hazards.
Carry assigned post equipment, including authorized defensive tools, in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site policies, and complete required reports, logs, and shift communications accurately and on time.

Minimum Requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security-related experience.
A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
Possess a Level III Armed Guard Card in Texas only.
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.