Security Officer Armed Patrol Overnights

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 Patrol in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare Facilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer at a Healthcare Facility, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. This role blends strong communication, customer service, and professionalism while supporting a caring, agile, and reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing details with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, production areas, parking areas, and perimeter points to help identify unusual activity and/or security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials and/or permissions, and help support restricted area access procedures based on site policy.
• Support Allied Universal reporting requirements by preparing clear, timely incident records and communicating notable conditions, equipment issues, and/or policy concerns to supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Act 235 qualification is required for positions in Pennsylvania only.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, 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.

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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