Security Officer - Armed Courthouse 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 Courthouse Patrol in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and calls for service. You will document observations, control access as needed, and communicate professionally with staff and visitors. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach to every shift.

Position Type: Part 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with post orders, applicable regulations, and Allied Universal guidelines, using sound judgment and a professional demeanor.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, permits, and/or authorizations as required by site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, requesting assistance from law enforcement and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter zones, with working environments and conditions varying by assignment.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations, helping to deter prohibited activity through visible presence and timely communication.
• Complete detailed reports of daily activity, incidents, and observations, including use of force documentation when applicable and required.
• Operate communication systems and related technology such as radios, phones, and alarm monitoring tools to coordinate response and relay information.
• Assist with crowd management and traffic control during public meetings, special events, and/or emergency operations as directed by post orders.
• Participate in required training, briefings, and drills, and follow all applicable rules regarding confidentiality, professionalism, and chain of command.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge OR an associates degree with 60 college credits OR a police academy certificate OR a corrections academy certificate.
• Baton 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.

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.