Security Officer Armed - Detention Center Perm Hospital

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 - Detention Center Perm Hospital in Land O Lakes, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible, and respond to incidents as they arise. You will document security-related activity, support access control where needed, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors. Working with a team that values integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation, you will help create a professional presence that helps reduce risk and supports daily operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.25 / 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 government facility staff and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized access, vandalism, and other policy violations.
• Control access at entrances and controlled points by verifying identification, monitoring visitor check-in processes, and directing individuals to appropriate locations in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, alarms, and calls for assistance, while coordinating with local law enforcement and/or on-site personnel as directed.
• Complete routine documentation such as patrol logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal management and/or site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Corrections Officer License is required.
• A Law Enforcement Officer License is required.
• An Armed Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid is preferred.
• A Guard Card and/or license 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.

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