Security Officer - Armed Rapid Response Driver

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 Rapid Response Driver in Tampa, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a critical utilities location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to issues with clear communication and customer service. This is a driving post and requires a valid driver's license and an armed guard card or license. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.20 / 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, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Carry and maintain assigned firearm and related equipment in accordance with licensing requirements, company policy, and post orders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter gates to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Monitor access control points, verify identification and/or credentials, and manage vehicle and pedestrian entry consistent with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, document observations, and communicate with site contacts and/or public emergency services as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card/license is required.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.