Armed Security Officer Financial Institution Part 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 Patrol Officer in Richmond, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part‑Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal at a leading financial institution location as an armed officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security‑related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication.

In this role, you will support a caring, agile, and reliable team that values innovation, teamwork, and integrity while making a meaningful impact each day.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.93 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Wed
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Thur
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Sun
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or customers by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access‑related protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify security‑related concerns, suspicious activity, and/or maintenance issues.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials where required, and report unauthorized persons, unsecured doors, and/or other security‑related conditions according to site policies.
• Support Allied Universal standards by completing routine reports, recording daily activities, and following post orders and client‑directed procedures during assigned shifts.

• Possess 3 or more years of experience as military police, a corrections officer, or armed security, or be a certified law‑enforcement graduate.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess 5 or more years of security‑related experience.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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: