Security Officer - Armed 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 Patrol in Albany, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a food and beverage production location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and help maintain a secure environment through a visible presence and timely response. You will support access points, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with team members and site personnel. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / 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 personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a food and beverage production and warehouse environment.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of production areas, loading docks, parking lots, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials for employees, contractors, and deliveries; assist with controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic at gates, entrances, and/or shipping and receiving areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation when appropriate, notifying site leadership and/or public emergency services, and providing support until relieved.
• Complete detailed activity logs and incident reports, communicate observations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts, and operate surveillance and communication equipment as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid is preferred.
• This is a primarily driving post.
• 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.

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