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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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