Armed Security Officer - Transit

Overview

Company 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

We’re seeking highly dependable and professional Armed Security Officer - Transit to protect the RTD transit system across the Denver metro area. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding passengers, employees, and property throughout bus routes, light rail stations, and major transit hubs.

Location: Denver, CO

Pay: $25.00 an hour

Schedule: Flexible schedule necessary

Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following: 2 years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of active-duty military service, or 1 year of corrections experience. In lieu of this, candidates may qualify with 7 years of unarmed security experience, 3 years of armed security experience, or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with security or law enforcement backgrounds who are looking to advance their skills in a dynamic, public-facing environment. Success in this role requires the ability to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and respond quickly to emerging situations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Structured pay progression opportunities tied to performance and tenure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information • Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information • Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site • Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons. • Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information • Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate • Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary