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Security Officer Armed Guard Patrol
Birmingham, Alabama Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning, Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1611649 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Date posted: 06/12/2026
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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 Agent in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This role offers the chance to support the public with professionalism while working for a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and always acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.05 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including situations that may require an armed presence in accordance with post orders and applicable regulations.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of transit hubs, platforms, parking areas, administrative spaces, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
- Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify credentials when required, and document security-related concerns, incidents, and/or observations in a timely manner.
- Communicate with site contacts, law enforcement, and/or emergency responders as needed, while supporting orderly operations during service disruptions, public interactions, and unusual events.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Handcuffing certification 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.
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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