Hiring: Security Officer Armed Patrol Company: Allied Universal Location: Punta Gorda, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:34:11 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •2+ years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience. •21 years of age for armed roles. •At least 21 years of age for armed roles. Required Skills: •As a Security Officer Armed Patrol in Punta Gorda, FL •DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 05:00 PM •Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government law-enforcement location. •Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned facilities, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity and report concerns. •Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and applicable procedures. •Monitor access to assigned areas, verify authorization as directed, and maintain awareness of individuals entering and leaving the location. •Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel and Allied Universal leadership. Qualifications: •Possess 2+ years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience. •Possess an armed guard card or license. •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. Compensation: •Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!