Security Officer - Armed Patrol Utilities Site

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 Patrol Utilities Site in Gibsonton, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, 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 at a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols and inspections, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and service requests with calm, clear communication. You will document observations, coordinate with site personnel and/or responders as needed, and provide a welcoming customer service presence. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a people-first culture.

Position Type: Part 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 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, employees, and/or contractors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Perform armed patrol duties at power generation and/or distribution facilities, including regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, vehicle routes, and perimeter lines to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor and respond to alarms, suspicious activity, and/or critical incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and public responders as needed.
• Control access at gates and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, managing visitor and contractor entry, inspecting vehicles and deliveries as required by post orders, and documenting entries and exits.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and other required documentation, and communicate observations and/or hazards to site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card/license is required.
• 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.