Security Officer - Level III Armed Patrol

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 - Level III 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 supporting a busy retail location. You will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, remain highly visible, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly with store teams, guests, and local responders. You will document security-related activity and help to discourage theft and disruptive behavior while delivering customer-focused service. This post requires a Level III Armed Certification.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.50 / 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 guests, shoppers, and store personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout retail sales floors, back-of-house areas, parking lots, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas; observe for suspicious behavior, potential theft activity, and policy violations, and report findings per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, coordinating with onsite leadership, and requesting law enforcement and/or medical resources when needed.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, patrols, and security-related observations, and communicate timely updates to Allied Universal supervision and authorized site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military OR 5+ Years Armed Security Experience.
• Hold Level III Armed Certification 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.

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