Security Officer Commissioned Armed Patrol
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
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 Officer Commissioned Armed Patrol in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support shoppers and staff through strong customer service and communication. This role is ideal for a professional who values teamwork, acts with integrity, and brings an agile, reliable, and innovative approach to every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue02:45 PM - 11:30 PMWed02:45 PM - 11:30 PMThur02:45 PM - 11:30 PMFri02:45 PM - 11:30 PMSat02:45 PM - 11:30 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and local responders when needed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor entrances, exits, high-traffic areas, and/or designated points of interest for unusual activity, and report concerns according to post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.
- Support loss prevention and security-related operations by observing customer and employee activity, assisting with access control, and completing detailed incident and/or daily activity reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
- 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.
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.
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, 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.C15802
Requisition ID
2026-1638706