Security Officer Armed ActArmed Government Facility
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Security
Armed Security, Site Security, Security Officer
Company Overview:
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
- Access Control and Patrol
in
* State College, PA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, such as Government Buildings and more. As a Part-Time, Armed Security Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment by conducting routine patrols throughout the site that you're assigned to. Your visible presence will help to deter security-related incidents while you provide exceptional customer service and clear communication to all individuals on site.
This position requires Act 235 qualification, as it is an armed post. Join a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, and experience a caring culture that puts people first while working collaboratively to uphold integrity in all aspects of your role.
Part Time (With an impeccable attendance and work performance, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance to full-time, armed opportunities)
Pay Rate: $29.80 / Hour
Job Schedule:
To be discussed during the interview process
Age Requirement:
- All candidates must be at least 21 years of age to be considered for employment (C101).
Experience Requirements:
- Candidates must meet one of the following experience criteria:
- A minimum of 3 years of combined experience in law enforcement, corrections, or military service.
- Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a minimum of 5 years of armed security experience (C158).
Act 235
Qualification:
- Candidates applying for positions in Pennsylvania must possess a valid Act 235 qualification (C134). This certification is essential for roles that require the carrying of firearms.
Concealed Carry Weapons Permit:
- Candidates must hold a valid Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (C121) if the position requires the carrying of a concealed firearm.
- 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.
- 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 patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
- Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
- Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information.
- Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate.
- Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary.
* Must be able and willing to travel up to 40 miles from the Greater State College, PA area.- Act 235 Qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania only.
- Must have a PA Concealed Carry Weapons permit.
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have 2+ years combined of Armed Security / Law Enforcement / Armed Corrections or the equivalent.
- Must have the ability to Pass a Physical that includes: push-ups, sit-ups and a cardiovascular…
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