Armed Security Officer – Government Facility – Allied Universal – Portland, Oregon

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Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Armed Security Officer for a high-profile government facility in Portland, Oregon. This role provides armed protective services, access control, patrols, monitoring and incident response.

Position details

• Location: Portland, Oregon 97239
• Employment: Full time
• Schedule: Morning shift, Monday through Friday
• Pay: Not stated by the employer
• Requisition: 2026-1694799
  
  

What you will do

• Conduct armed patrols on foot or in a vehicle.
• Control access and assist employees and visitors.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms, phones and console equipment.
• Respond to security issues and emergencies according to site protocols.
• Document safety concerns, security breaches and unusual activity.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and a high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements.
• Possess or be able to obtain Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid, federal and state firearms qualifications, weapons-detection training, OC/baton/handcuffing certification, and defensive-tactics and de-escalation certifications.
• Meet one experience pathway: two years of armed security, two years of U.S. military service, or one year of full-time armed civilian law-enforcement experience.
• Hold a current driver’s license when operating a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
  
  

Allied Universal also lists multilingual ability, a DHS Federal Protective Service clearance, and an associate degree or higher in criminal justice, security management, business or a closely related field as preferred qualifications.

Benefits

The employer lists health insurance, eligibility for company retirement plans, paid training, career-growth opportunities and an employee-discount program. Confirm eligibility and final terms with Allied Universal.

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Review the complete official employer posting. The employer posted this requisition October 1, 2026. Source verified October 3, 2026.

Oregon Security Guide is an independent job resource. Confirm current availability, duties, licensing requirements and benefits directly with the employer. OSG’s listing expiration is November 2, 2026; this is not an employer application deadline.

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