Security Officer Armed Security Patrol

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 Security Patrol in West Des Moines, IA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.90 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Wed
08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur
08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri
12:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control issues, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed, and report security-related observations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain required reports and documentation, and handle assigned equipment in accordance with training, licensing requirements, and site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

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: