Armed Security Foot Patrol Officer

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 Armed Security Foot Patrol Officer in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer supporting a commercial real estate location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear communication and strong customer service. Working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will help create a welcoming environment for tenants, visitors, and staff.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / 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 tenants, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a commercial real estate location.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of common areas, offices, lobbies, loading docks, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, medical situations, disturbances, and property damage; request assistance from site contacts and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Monitor access points and building activity, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization when required, and help to deter unauthorized entry and prohibited activity.
• Document observations, patrols, and incidents in written and/or electronic reports, communicate notable activity to site management and Allied Universal supervision, and assist with follow-up actions per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years' law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• A minimum of 1 years' armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• A DD214 with honorable discharge OR associates degree or 60 college credits OR police academy certificate OR corrections academy certificate is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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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