Armed Security Officer - Transit Patrol

Armed Security Officer - Transit Patrol

Reno, Nevada Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1569136 Pay Rate: USD $25.00/Hr. Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday Date posted: 04/09/2026

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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.

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As a ArmedSecurity Officer - Transit Patrol in Reno, NV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Our Armed Patrol Officers support a government transportation location by conducting routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and delivering outstanding customer service and communication. This armed post offers the chance to work with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while putting people first in a dynamic public-facing environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with supervisors, public officials, and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout transit facilities, administrative buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or credentials when required, and document unusual activity, incidents, and policy violations in accordance with site procedures.
• Support crowd management, public interaction, and high-visibility presence during daily operations, special events, and/or service disruptions while maintaining professional conduct.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton experience is preferred.
• A guard card/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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