Security Professional - Armed Patrol Specialist

Security Professional - 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 Professional - Armed Patrol Specialist in Newport News, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Patrol Armed Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a key role in helping to deter security-related incidents at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location. Your responsibilities include conducting regular patrols, maintaining a strong visible presence, and responding to incidents as needed. You will interact with employees and visitors, providing outstanding customer service and communication while upholding our values of agility, reliability, and integrity. This armed post is ideal for professionals who are committed to making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative, people-first environment.

Position Type : Full Time

Pay Rate : $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule :

Thur 12 : 00 AM - 08 : 00 AM

Fri 12 : 00 AM - 08 : 00 AM

Sat 08 : 00 AM - 04 : 00 PM

Sun 08 : 00 AM - 04 : 00 PM

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, site-specific policies and / or emergency response activities as needed.

Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while maintaining professionalism.

Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and its perimeter, both inside and outside the industrial location.

Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry or suspicious activity within the premises.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of activities, observations, and incidents as required by Allied Universal and client policy.

Support emergency response protocols, including reporting hazards or unusual circumstances encountered during patrols.

Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors to provide assistance and information as needed, while upholding security-related standards.

Carry and operate assigned security-related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal and client guidelines.

Minimum Requirements :

An armed guard card or license is required.

CPR certification 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. If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit : www.aus.com / offices.