Security Officer - Armed

Position: Security Officer - Armed Full-Time
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 Civic Patrol Driver
** in  
** Richmond, VA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols and visibility rounds, respond to incidents, and support a professional, service-focused environment through clear communication. This post requires a valid driver's license and an armed guard card or license, offering a dynamic role where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity help guide every shift.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
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08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tue
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wed
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thur
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.

+ Conduct regular and random armed patrols of government facilities, administrative areas, grounds, parking areas and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.

+ Control access at designated entrances and posts by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials and directing guests and deliveries according to site procedures.

+ Monitor alarms, surveillance systems and radio traffic, and communicate observations and incidents to the appropriate personnel and/or dispatch.

+ Perform armed post duties in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements and site directives, maintaining proper weapon retention and handling at all times.

+ Complete detailed reports and logs of patrol activity, incidents, maintenance issues and policy violations, and submit documentation per site requirements.

+ Provide assistance during emergencies such as fire alarms, medical incidents, severe weather and building evacuations, including guiding occupants to designated assembly areas.

+ Conduct checks of doors, gates and restricted areas, reporting unsecured conditions and/or suspicious activity to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

+ Support government staff and visitors with directions and general information while maintaining awareness of security-related conditions.

+ Coordinate with local law enforcement and/or emergency services when requested, preserving the scene and providing statements consistent with training and policy.

+ Participate in required training, briefings and inspections, and follow post orders, chain of command and professional appearance standards.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + - A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.

+ - A minimum of 1 year of security experience is required.

+ - An armed guard card/license is required.

+ - Client requires proof of HS Diploma/GED.

+ - Be 21+ years of age.

+ - 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.

+ 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.

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

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