Security Officer - Armed Patrol Unit

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 Unit in Albuquerque, NM, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a government location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and the public while providing strong customer service. Bring integrity and teamwork to a role where reliability and innovation matter every shift.

Position Type: Full 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 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 at a government location by following site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and post orders, and/or providing emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and document access activity according to site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, notifying the appropriate contacts, and coordinating with local law enforcement and/or emergency services as directed.
• Complete detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation; communicate relevant information during shift briefings and/or post turnover.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card and/or license.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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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