Armed Security Officer — Government Patrol, Full Time

Job overview

The Armed Security Officer role is onsite in Richmond, VA, with pay of $18.00 per hour. Allied Universal provides security and facility services; this assignment supports a government location. The officer conducts armed patrols, monitors access, and responds to incidents while maintaining a visible security presence. The role helps safeguard the government site and its visitors through professional customer service, adherence to post orders, and accurate reporting.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service while following site procedures
• conduct armed patrols of facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations
• monitor access points and verify authorization
• respond to incidents and alarms
• carry authorized equipment according to law, training, and company policy
• complete activity and incident reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security officer

richmond va

allied universal

$18.00/hr

government site

armed patrol

access control

incident response

customer service

guard card or license

wednesday–sunday schedule

paid training

retirement plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance
• discounts through the Perks Program.

Why this role

Schedule listed as Wednesday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; requires a valid armed guard card or license and minimum age of 21.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.