Security Officer - Armed Checkpoint

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 - Armed Checkpoint in Florence, KY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a high-energy retail and mall location, supporting access control and a welcoming guest experience. You will check credentials, manage entry points, monitor visitor flow, and document security-related activity using site systems. With a visible presence and clear communication, you will help to deter incidents, assist team members and shoppers, and act with integrity while delivering reliable, people-first service through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Required : 2 years of security experience (6 months of armed)

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 and staff at a retail or mall location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes and directing deliveries, vendors and contractors per site procedures.
• Monitor alarms, access control systems and/or CCTV as assigned, document observations and communicate unusual activity to management and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with medical calls, disturbances, lost children reports and/or evacuations as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floors, common areas, back-of-house spaces and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and report hazards, maintenance concerns and policy violations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years of security experience.
• Have 6+ months of armed security and/or law enforcement and/or military experience.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

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