Armed Security Officer — Roving Patrol

Job overview

The Armed Security Officer — Roving Patrol is an onsite, full-time role in Richmond, VA, supporting a government location. Pay is $18 per hour. Allied Universal provides security and facility services and describes its work as serving clients and communities. The role helps safeguard the assigned government site by maintaining a visible armed patrol presence, monitoring access, responding to security concerns, and documenting activity. It combines security procedures with professional customer service for visitors, employees, contractors, and the public.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures, site policies, and emergency response activities
• respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations
• conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeters
• monitor access and verify authorized entry and exit
• prepare accurate reports and maintain required records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security officer

roving patrol

full-time

richmond va

allied universal

government facility

armed guard card

access control

armed patrols

incident response

$18/hr

monday–thursday schedule

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Armed Guard Card or license required; minimum age 21; high school diploma or equivalent; schedule listed as Monday and Tuesday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM and Wednesday and Thursday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM. Paid training, career growth opportunities, retirement savings plan, insurance, and discounts are offered.

About the employer

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