Security Officer - Armed Hospital Custom Protection

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 Hospital Custom Protection in Lakeland, 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 Flex 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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a highly visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to incidents with clear communication and strong customer service. You will represent an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity while supporting day-to-day operations.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $21.50 / 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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the government facility, parking areas and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Perform armed patrol duties in accordance with Allied Universal post orders, applicable laws and licensing requirements.
• Control access at vehicle and pedestrian entry points by checking identification, logging visitors and/or issuing temporary credentials as required by site policy.
• Monitor radio traffic, alarms, cameras and/or other systems and report suspicious or unusual activity through the appropriate channels.
• Write clear, accurate reports of daily activities, incidents, patrol findings and/or policy violations and submit documentation per site requirements.
• Support local public sector personnel and/or emergency responders by providing directions, relaying information and assisting with scene control when requested.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols to help to deter unauthorized access, vandalism and/or other prohibited activity on the property.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct while carrying assigned equipment, following use of force guidelines and escalation protocols as directed by post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• - Possess an Armed Guard Card and/or license.
• - Have 2+ years of law enforcement, military, and/or corrections experience.
• - Possess a Corrections Officer license.
• - Possess a Law Enforcement Officer license.
• - 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.
• 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.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

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.