Security Officer Flex Armed 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.

As a Security Officer Flex Armed Patrol in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hospitals and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a busy Hospital. You will conduct routine rounds, remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, control access, and respond to alarms and emergencies with calm, professional communication. This role requires Act 235 qualification and offers the chance to deliver reliable service with integrity, teamwork, and an agile, people-first approach.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $24.51 / 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, contractors, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of production areas, warehouses, offices, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards to operations.
• Control access at gates, entrances, and/or loading docks by verifying identification, processing visitor and contractor check-ins, and monitoring vehicle traffic flow.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems and equipment such as radios, cameras, and access control, completing shift logs and reports per site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1 or more years of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have Act 235 Qualification Pennsylvania only.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.