Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver CPO

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 Patrol Driver CPO in Tampa, FL
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal on an armed patrol post supporting a government location. You will conduct routine mobile and foot patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to calls for service with clear communication and professionalism. This is a driving role requiring a valid driver’s license and an armed guard card or license, where teamwork, integrity, and a people-first approach matter every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue — 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Wed — 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Thu — 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Fri — 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Perform armed patrol duties by conducting regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards, policy violations, and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor entry points and controlled areas, verify identification and/or authorizations as required, and help maintain orderly movement through checkpoints in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; request assistance from emergency services and/or site leadership as needed and follow established escalation procedures.
• Complete detailed security-related reports and logs, document observations and actions taken, and communicate pertinent information to Allied Universal leadership and/or authorized site contacts.

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have 3 or more years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 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.

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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