Security Officer - Flex Armed Patrol

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 - Flex Armed Patrol in West Des Moines, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintaining a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols, respond to situations with calm professionalism, and provide outstanding customer service and communication to staff and visitors. This role supports Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, and requires a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $23.25 / 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 clients at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Carry and maintain assigned firearm and other authorized equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, state and local requirements and/or post orders, including weapons retention practices and reporting any equipment issues.
• Respond to alarms, incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting law enforcement and/or emergency services as required by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds and the perimeter, including checking doors, gates and restricted areas for signs of unauthorized access.
• Monitor and control access for employees, vendors and visitors using approved identification and screening procedures, and complete security-related reports, logs and incident documentation as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.