Armed Security Guard - Market

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 Patrol Full Time in Seattle, WA, 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 dynamic retail location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity while helping create a welcoming environment for shoppers and staff.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $35.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 01:00 AMTue03:00 PM - 01:00 AMWed03:00 PM - 01:00 AMSun03:00 PM - 01:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to customers, employees, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, parking areas, receiving areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe conditions that may require attention, documenting incidents and communicating relevant information to site leadership and/or emergency responders.
• Maintain required qualifications for armed duties and handle assigned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, and site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• An armed guard card/license is preferred.
• Experience using handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1748042