Security Officer - Armed Patrol 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 Patrol Driver in Abilene, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a retail location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and support store teams and guests with strong communication and customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license and a Level III Armed Certification in Texas. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / 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 customers, tenants, and/or staff while following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floor areas, entrances, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, suspicious activity, and/or other incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, and coordinate with site management and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Carry and handle authorized firearms and related equipment in accordance with licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies, including conducting required checks and maintaining secure control of assigned equipment.
• Complete security-related reports, incident documentation, and daily activity logs, and communicate observations and/or concerns to supervisors and site contacts in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.
• Hold a Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
• 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. C15802