Security Officer - Armed Transit 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.

$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible, fully armed applicants!

As a Security Officer - Armed Transit Patrol in Reno, NV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a government transportation location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine foot and vehicle checks, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service, support staff and riders with professional communication, and document observations clearly. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff and visitors at a government transportation location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, parking areas, platforms, bus bays, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify identification and/or authorization as required, and document entries, exits, and other security-related activity per post orders.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, medical calls, and other incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site representatives and public agencies as directed.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and weapon-related documentation, and communicate observations and recommendations to supervision and/or site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 1+ years of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• An Armed Guard Card and/or license is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton 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.

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.