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Armed Security Officer
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What they do
An Armed Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Have a license to carry a weapon ranging from a club to a firearm. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$38,783 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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$26.50
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Williamson County $11.10 - $19.07 Per hour Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Occupation:
Security Guards
Location:
LEANDER, TX - 78681
Job Type:
Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment
Posted:
08/31/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/03/2026
Expires:
10/30/2026
Job #: 17063076
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Experience
1 Month(s) Schedule
Part Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for .
Responsibilities:
Provide customer service to store employees, customers, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, parking areas, loading areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy concerns.
Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
Monitor access points and help maintain orderly movement of personnel, vendors, deliveries, and visitors in accordance with site requirements.
Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
Minimum Requirements:
Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
A valid drivers license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
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 drivers license will be required for driving positions only.