Security Officer Armed Patrol Specialist II

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 Specialist II in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at an education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This armed post calls for strong communication, professionalism, and integrity, with opportunities to deliver customer service and work as part of a caring, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities across the campus location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout school buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter access points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, verifying access permissions and reporting unusual behavior, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Support arrival, dismissal, and special event operations by directing foot and vehicle traffic, assisting with access control, and maintaining a professional presence during daily activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
• Possess 5+ years of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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: www.aus.com.

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