Security Officer - Armed Courthouse Custom Protection Officer

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 Courthouse Custom Protection Officer in New Port Richey, FL, 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. Join Allied Universal at a government location as a Screener, supporting security-related operations at key entry points. In this armed post, you will greet visitors, conduct screening and access control, monitor for unusual activity, and communicate clearly with staff and the public. You will document incidents, follow site procedures, and help to deter disruptions while delivering service with integrity through teamwork in a caring, agile environment.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.50 / 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 visitors and staff by following site-specific, security-related procedures and access requirements at a government location entry point.
• Screen individuals, bags, and deliveries using magnetometers, x-ray equipment, and/or manual inspection methods as permitted, and check identification and authorization credentials.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services when needed.
• Monitor entrance activity and surrounding areas for unusual conditions, help to deter prohibited items from entering, and maintain orderly queues and traffic flow.
• Complete required logs and incident reports, document screening results when applicable, and communicate observations and/or concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2+ years' law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• A guard card and/or license 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.