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 K9 Patrol in Miami, FL, 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, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a professional presence that helps to discourage security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document activity, and deliver outstanding customer service through clear communication. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to a role where agility, reliability, and innovation matter every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.26 / 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 employees, visitors, and contractors at a government location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to identify and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Control access through designated entry points by checking identification, verifying authorization, screening visitors, and directing foot and vehicle traffic according to site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation when appropriate and coordinating with on-site personnel and/or public law enforcement.
• Complete routine and incident-related documentation such as activity logs and reports, and maintain assigned equipment in accordance with training, licensing requirements, and post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a DD214 with honorable discharge or an associates degree or 60 college credits or a police academy certificate or a corrections academy certificate.
• Handcuffing Certification is preferred.
• Baton Certification is preferred.
• Guard Card or License 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.