Armed Security Officer

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 an Armed Security Officer for EPPD Inmate Processing in El Paso, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a government law enforcement location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond professionally to security-related concerns. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, team-focused culture. Join Allied Universal to bring integrity, reliability, and professionalism to a critical public-service environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:00 PM - 01:00 AMThur05:00 PM - 01:00 AMFri05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSat05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSun05:00 PM - 01:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities at a government law-enforcement location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, parking areas, perimeter locations, and restricted zones to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; communicate observations and request appropriate assistance when needed.
• Monitor access points, verify authorization for entry, and maintain awareness of visitor, vehicle, and contractor activity in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Document incidents, patrol activities, and unusual observations accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and responding personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
• 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-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.

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

2026-1740085