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 Full Time Armed Patrol in Birmingham, AL, 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 public transportation location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication to passengers, employees, and visitors. Bring professionalism and sound judgment to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and committed to integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.05 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, visitors, and government transportation facility personnel while carrying out site-specific policies, security-related procedures, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transit facilities, parking areas, vehicle access points, platforms, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity at assigned locations, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with emergency responders and law enforcement as needed.
• Maintain required armed post equipment and complete accurate reports, incident documentation, and shift activity logs in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification 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.

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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