Security Officer - Armed Patrol Guard

Job Summary

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.

Security Officer - Armed Full-Time Patrol Guard in Miami, FL

Full Time

$21.60 / Hour

Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Tue: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Wed: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Sun: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients and the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, summoning appropriate assistance, and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access at designated points by verifying identification, screening visitors and contractors per post orders, and directing individuals to appropriate locations.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation, and communicate key observations to Allied Universal supervision and site representatives.

• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Provide a DD214 with honorable discharge or an associates degree and/or 60 college credits or a police academy certificate or a corrections academy certificate.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton is preferred.
• 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.

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:

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