Armed Security Officer Full Time Overnights
Quick Summary
Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate,
Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent. Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred. Have alarm panel experience, preferred.
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 Full Time Patrol in Lynchburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, monitor alarm activity, and respond to security-related concerns. You will use clear communication and customer service skills while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide our people-first culture.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
- →Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
- →Conduct regular and random armed patrols of manufacturing areas, access points, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security-related concerns.
- →Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and document visitor, contractor, vehicle, and/or delivery activity in accordance with site procedures.
- →Prepare accurate reports of incidents, patrols, observations, and security-related activities, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.
Requirements
~1 min read- Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
- Have alarm panel experience, preferred.
- Have customer service experience, preferred.
- Possess an armed guard card or license, 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.
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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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First seen
- October 9, 2026
- Last seen
- October 9, 2026
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