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About the Role

As an Armed Security Officer at a government headquarters location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service. This armed post offers the opportunity to support critical public operations while communicating clearly and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and government personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned facilities, transit-related areas, access points, and surrounding perimeters to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials as assigned, and report access concerns in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with supervisors and public emergency services when appropriate.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports of patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Requirements

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Possess a New Jersey RPO Certificate.
• Possess 5 years of industrial security-related experience or 2 years of military, law enforcement, EMT, or fire department service.
• 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.

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Part Time

Experience Level

• 2 years of security-related experience
• 5 years of industrial security-related experience or 2 years of military, law enforcement, EMT, or fire department service

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED
• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $33.15 - $34.15 / 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.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy 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.
• Allied Universal values agile, reliable, innovative service, a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity.

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.