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 Civic Patrol in Reno, NV, 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 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 transportation location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm professionalism. You will build trust through clear communication and customer service while supporting an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts on this account
Armed guard card holders are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWhy 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 transit patrons by carrying out site-specific procedures and policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.Carry assigned firearm and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, post orders, training requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations.Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, disturbances, and/or suspicious activity.Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, platforms, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.Monitor and operate access control points, including verifying identification/credentials, directing visitors, and/or controlling entry to restricted areas as required by post orders.Provide visible presence at transit-related locations to help to deter loitering, disorderly conduct, theft, and/or vandalism, while maintaining a professional demeanor.Observe, document, and report security-related hazards such as damaged doors, lighting outages, and/or unsecured gates, and notify appropriate contacts per site procedures.Use radio, telephone, and/or electronic reporting systems to communicate routine information and urgent updates to site leadership and Allied Universal management.Write clear, timely incident reports and daily activity logs, including detailed descriptions of actions taken, involved parties, and any notifications made.Support crowd management and pedestrian and/or vehicle flow during peak hours, special events, and service disruptions as directed by post orders.Perform initial response actions within scope of training, including scene control and preservation of evidence when a security-related incident occurs, and coordinate with law enforcement and/or emergency services as needed.Conduct checks of doors, gates, and critical areas during patrols, and report irregularities such as forced entry attempts, trespass activity, and/or property damage.Maintain professional appearance, equipment readiness, and situational awareness to support consistent performance across varying working environments and conditions.Minimum Requirements:
Have at least 1+ years' armed security and/or law enforcement and/or military experience.Possess an armed guard card and/or armed guard license.A guard card and/or guard license is preferred.Customer service experience 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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