Security Officer Armed Patrol - Financial Establishment

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 Officer Armed Patrol in Bellingham, WA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part‑Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn 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 deter incidents, and support a highly professional environment through strong customer service and communication.

In this role, you will contribute to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $32.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
• Tue: 08:00 AM - 05:15 PM
• Fri: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or 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 location, including interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter checkpoints, as working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and assist with visitor and/or employee entry procedures to help support site protocols and help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Maintain a visible armed presence and report suspicious behavior, unusual conditions, and/or potential policy violations while following post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Have 1 or more years of law enforcement experience or 2 or more years of security‑related supervisor or manager experience or 3 or more years of security‑related experience.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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. For more information: