Security Officer - Armed Patrol, Security Clearance

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, Security Clearance in Riviera Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Patrol Officer supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear communication and customer service. This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card or license. At Allied Universal, you will work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and grounded in integrity and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.69 / 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 client staff and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities appropriate for an aerospace and defense location.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to identify unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns, with working conditions that may vary by post assignment.
• Monitor access points and controlled areas by checking identification, processing visitors, verifying authorizations, and directing individuals to the appropriate check-in locations in accordance with site rules.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including receiving alarms and calls for service, coordinating with site contacts and/or public responders as directed, and documenting actions taken.
• Complete timely reports and logs, including patrol activity, incidents, and observed conditions, and communicate pertinent information to Allied Universal supervision and client representatives per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1+ years' armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge or an associates degree or 60 college credits or a police academy certificate or a corrections academy certificate.
• 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.

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