Security Officer - Armed Patrol Specialist

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 Patrol Specialist in Saint Louis, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a fast-paced food and beverage location, you will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible, and help to deter security-related incidents. You will control access, respond to concerns, document activity, and communicate clearly with site leadership and local partners. Bring an agile, reliable mindset and deliver through teamwork, innovation, and integrity while providing a professional customer experience.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.00 / 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 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 staff, vendors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food retail and/or distribution location.
• Maintain readiness for an armed patrol post by following all licensing requirements, post orders, and weapon handling, retention, and storage protocols while on duty.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical incidents, disorderly conduct, trespassing, theft-related activity, and alarms, and request assistance from law enforcement and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floor areas, stock rooms, receiving docks, parking areas, and the building perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related hazards.
• Monitor access points and key areas using patrol observations and available systems, complete accurate reports and incident documentation, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• An armed guard card and/or license 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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