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Security Professional - Experienced Armed Patrol

Allied Universal
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Nov 2025
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Professional - Experienced Armed Patrol in Tempe, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you’ll use our exclusive Claim a Shift platform to view and Pick up open shifts based on your availability—giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a full-time role, this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer, where you will play a key role in helping to deter security-related incidents and promote a secure environment at a dynamic government location. You will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to support a secure atmosphere, and interact with the public with professionalism and integrity. As part of a team that values reliability, innovation, and putting people first, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your skills in a rewarding and engaging setting.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.34 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur07:30 AM - 05:30 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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and responding to emergency situations as needed.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations at the government location in a calm, problem-solving manner, using proper protocols for armed posts.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activities and maintain a visible security-related presence.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and report any incidents or conditions that may require intervention or additional security-related measures.
  • Interact with employees, visitors, and/or the public in a professional manner, providing assistance or information as appropriate.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all activities, incidents, and/or irregularities encountered during patrols.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and/or emergency responders when necessary according to established procedures for government sites.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or possess a college degree.
  • Have 1 or more years of law enforcement experience or 2 or more years of security-related supervisor or manager experience or 3 or more years of security-related experience.
  • Possess an armed guard card or license.
  • Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
  • Alarm panel experience is preferred.
  • 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-related 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.

Closing

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, prot

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