Security Officer - Armed Checkpoint

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 Checkpoint Driver in Boca Raton, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Officer at a residential community access control post, you will greet residents and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry and exit logs, and stay visible while conducting routine patrols to help identify and help to deter security-related incidents. This is an armed, driving post, so you will respond with professionalism while operating within post orders. Bring our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first teamwork and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, community policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Manage access control at community entry points by greeting visitors, verifying authorization, issuing visitor instructions and/or passes as directed, and documenting entry and exit activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting emergency services and/or notifying site management as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Complete timely written reports and logs, communicate observations to site representatives and/or supervisors, and assist with routine administrative tasks related to access control.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• At least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• At least 1 year of law enforcement experience is required or at least 2 years of security supervisor and/or manager experience is required or at least 3 years of security-related experience is required.
• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• 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.