Security Officer Armed Access Control

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 Officer Armed Visitor Management in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at an educational location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors, manage access and badges, monitor entry activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Your visible presence and exceptional customer service will help create a welcoming environment while supporting incident reporting and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.70 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 09:15 PMTue02:00 PM - 09:15 PMWed02:00 PM - 09:15 PMThur02:00 PM - 09:15 PMFri01:00 PM - 05:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective students while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the educational location, greet and direct visitors, verify identification as required, and maintain visitor logs and/or access records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Observe activity at the front desk and surrounding entry area, report unusual conditions or policy concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Communicate professionally with campus personnel, visitors, and emergency responders while completing required reports and documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a CPO certification.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Have 4 or more years of military or law enforcement experience or a criminal justice degree.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1742815