Security Officer Armed - Armed SPO License requiref
Quick Summary
Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Possess a guard card or license preferred. This is primarily a driving post.
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 Computer Reporting in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to evolving situations. You will support travelers, employees, and visitors through exceptional customer service and clear communication while upholding Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- →Conduct regular and random armed patrols of transportation facilities, platforms, parking areas, rail property, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
- →Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and coordinate with law enforcement and/or emergency responders as needed.
- →Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry to restricted areas in accordance with site-specific requirements.
- →Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, Allied Universal policies, and client procedures.
Requirements
~1 min read- Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Possess a guard card or license preferred.
- This is primarily a driving post.
- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min readAllied 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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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $52,000 a year
- 25% above the $41,600 median for Security Officer jobs on Jobera (1,603 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
- First seen
- November 9, 2026
- Last seen
- November 9, 2026
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