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 Guard - Armed Aerospace Patrol Team in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Patrol Armed Officer, where you will monitor and patrol designated areas at a leading aerospace and defense location. Your primary responsibilities include conducting visible patrols to help to deter security-related incidents, supporting access control, and providing exceptional customer service and communication. This armed position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, upholding our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Make a difference by contributing to a secure setting while engaging with a professional community dedicated to putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.47 / 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 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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, following site-specific policies and/or emergency response activities as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, supporting a secure environment.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and its perimeter, including both indoor and outdoor areas, to help to deter unauthorized activities.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verifying credentials of personnel and visitors entering sensitive locations typically found in an aerospace and defense environment.
• Support Allied Universal leadership and local law enforcement or emergency services as required during incidents or events.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of all security-related activities, incidents, and observations encountered during patrols.
• Carry, maintain, and responsibly handle assigned firearms and related equipment in accordance with company and site policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience is required.
• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Experience in access control and/or badge management is preferred.
• Experience in loss prevention is preferred.
• Willingness to work at locations with limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets or a rustic guard shack 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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