Security Officer - Armed Sheriff's Office

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 Sheriff's Office in Brooksville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Screener supporting a government location where you will manage entry screening, verify credentials, monitor checkpoints, and help to deter prohibited items from entering. You will stay visible, communicate clearly with the public and staff, document security-related activity, and respond to incidents with professionalism. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to a caring, people-first team that delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 personnel and visitors by following site-specific security-related screening procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Operate and monitor entry screening equipment, perform manual screening as needed, and help to identify prohibited items while maintaining a professional, respectful screening process.
• Verify identification and authorization for entry, issue visitor credentials when required, and maintain accurate screening and entry logs per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate authorities and documenting events according to policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around designated interior areas and the perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years' law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A 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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