Security Officer - Armed Route Driver

Overview

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.
Job Description

As a Security Officer - Armed Route Driver in Palmdale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. Join Allied Universal at an aero and defense location as an Armed Patrol Officer in a driving post. You will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, control access points, and respond to alarms and incidents with calm, professional communication. Bring integrity and teamwork to every shift while delivering reliable customer service in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $28.68 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
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 personnel and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, and directing individuals to authorized areas at an aero and defense location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter points, watching for unusual conditions and helping to deter unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, initiating emergency response activities when appropriate and requesting law enforcement and/or medical support as needed.
• Perform security-related screening, inspections, and checks of doors, gates, and restricted spaces, documenting irregularities and reporting concerns through the chain of command.
• Complete detailed written reports and electronic logs, including incident reports, patrol activity, and daily shift activity, and communicate relevant updates to oncoming personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years' combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience OR a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Have 5+ years of security-related experience.
• 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.

Closing

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.
Requisition ID

2026-1552160