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Security Officer - Armed Patrol Certified
Austin, Texas Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1602225 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 05/28/2026
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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 Certified in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a dynamic education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with outstanding customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will contribute to a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and security-related policies at an educational location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, walkways, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
- Monitor entrances, verify identification and/or credentials when required, and document security-related incidents, observations, and daily activities in accordance with post orders.
- Support emergency response activities, assist with de-escalation during tense interactions, and provide visible presence during scheduled events, high-traffic periods, and after-hours operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree, is required.
- A Level III Armed Certification is required in Texas only.
- A handcuffing certification is preferred.
- X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
- An armed guard card 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.
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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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.
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