About the Role
Serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a dynamic technology location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a highly visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to alarms and security-related concerns, and support access-control activities. This driving position combines professional communication and customer service with responsible armed duties.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders when needed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, offices, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials, control visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate security-related logs, reports, and incident documentation.
- Carry and maintain assigned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, Allied Universal policies, and site procedures.
Requirements
- Possess at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- 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.
Skills
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $30.00 / Hour
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
About the Company
- 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.
- Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every interaction.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
