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 Campus in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at an educational location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with strong customer service and communication. This role offers the chance to make an impact through teamwork, integrity, and a caring, reliable approach while responding to security-related concerns in a dynamic campus environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or faculty by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while maintaining an authorized armed presence in accordance with post orders and applicable guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout campus buildings, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, verify credentials when required, and document security-related incidents, observations, and/or daily activities in accordance with site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with campus personnel, local responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership during routine operations, special events, and escalated situations requiring additional support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of  law enforcement, correcrions and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice
• 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.

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.

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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