Armed Security Officer - Surveillance

Armed Security Officer - Surveillance

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM

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.

You will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions. In this driving post, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security‑related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. You will support daily operations with agility, reliability, and innovation while working as part of a caring team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local law enforcement when needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including the building interior, exterior, parking areas, and perimeter, to help deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorizations, and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and other security‑related concerns according to site procedures.
• Support cash handling and other sensitive operational areas through visible presence, routine inspections, and timely reporting of incidents, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns.

• A minimum of 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security‑related experience is required, or a college degree is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of armed security‑related, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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 before employment.

• Smart Tools: Access to 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:

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