Armed Security Officer
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Armed Security Officer Full Time
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ
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.
Job DescriptionAs an Armed Security Officer Full Time in Phoenix, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support site personnel with strong customer service and communication.
This armed post offers the opportunity to work with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, while putting people first and acting with integrity every day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $23.50 / Hour
Job Schedule: Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Thu 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM;
Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
- Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to an armed patrol post in a manufacturing and industrial location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and 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 production areas, warehouses, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor entry and exit activity for people, vehicles, and materials, following post orders for screening, credential checks, key control, and/or visitor handling.
- Support incident reporting and routine inspections by noting unusual conditions, equipment issues, policy violations, and/or hazards, then sharing information through appropriate Allied Universal channels.
- An armed guard card/license is required.
- A guard card/license 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: If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.
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