Security Officer Armed Patrol

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 Hoover, AL
, 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, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a professional atmosphere through strong communication and customer service. In our agile, reliable, and innovative culture, you will put people first, work as a team, and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.52 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Mon: 08:15 AM - 04:45 PM

Tue: 08:15 AM - 04:45 PM

Wed: 08:15 AM - 04:45 PM

Thu: 08:15 AM - 04:45 PM

Fri: 08:15 AM - 06:15 PM

• Provide customer service to clients, staff, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, suspicious activity, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem‑solving manner, including armed response when post duties require it.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, parking areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials when required, and document daily activities, observations, and/or incident details in accordance with site expectations and Allied Universal standards.
• Support cash‑handling and other sensitive operational areas through visible presence, attentive observation, and timely communication with management and/or law enforcement when appropriate.

• Possess a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience 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.

• 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. For more information: