Security Officer - Armed Perimeter Patrol

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 Perimeter Patrol in Leesburg, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain highly visible to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance with professionalism. You will support access control and report concerns clearly, delivering a helpful customer service approach to staff, students, and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will act with integrity, stay agile and reliable, and collaborate as one team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational campus location.
• Carry and maintain assigned firearm and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, post orders, and applicable laws, including completing required training, inspections, and documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of campus grounds, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity, identify hazards, and report maintenance or policy concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with campus leadership and local law enforcement and/or emergency services as needed.
• Control access and provide security-related presence at key points, assist with visitor management and ID verification when required, provide escorts when requested, and complete detailed incident, patrol, and shift reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Possess a current armed guard card and/or armed guard license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.