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 Justice Center in Punta Gorda, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, document observations, and respond to situations with professionalism and integrity. This post requires an armed guard card and offers a place to grow with Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.Conduct armed patrols on foot and/or by vehicle throughout assigned areas, including buildings, parking areas and perimeter zones, helping to identify unusual conditions and report concerns.Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, summoning appropriate public resources and coordinating with on-site government staff.Control access points by verifying identification, monitoring visitor entry and exit and maintaining visitor logs and/or pass controls in accordance with site requirements.Complete daily activity logs and incident reports, document observations and preserve information and/or evidence for follow-up by site leadership and public agencies as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

Have 2+ Years' Law Enforcement/Military Police/Corrections Experience.Have an Armed Guard Card/License.Be 21+ Years of Age.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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