Green Card Law Enforcement Officer Jobs
Law enforcement officer roles with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Municipal police departments, federal agencies, and correctional facilities have sponsored foreign nationals for permanent residence in this occupation, though per-country priority date backlogs apply depending on your nationality.
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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
As a Law Enforcement Officer: P/T Airport Sat/Sun in Kapolei, HI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Security Officer supporting a government transportation location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license and armed guard card. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with travelers and staff, and uphold Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Each LEO will possess the following minimum qualifications (NO EXCEPTIONS):
To be considered, all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 2+ years of professional law enforcement experience in the U.S. after graduating from a certified law enforcement academy (Federal, State, or County level)
- Experience in de-escalation, incident report writing, patrolling in high traffic areas, and communication skills.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Graduate of Law Enforcement or Military Police Training Program (must provide credentials upon applying)
- Valid Driver's License
- 22+ years of age
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Basic Qualifications: The basic qualifications listed below are representative of the relevant knowledge, skills, and/or experience required in order to be hired. These are requirements that we have determined are the minimum a candidate must have in order to be successful in this role.
Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:
Applicant must complete one of the following approved programs:
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- Certified State law enforcement recruit training.
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- Certified County law enforcement recruit training.
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- Federal law enforcement training.
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- Programs approved by the Director.
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- Each LEO will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- No felony convictions or convictions for abuse of a household member under Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)) or documented truthfulness infractions in violation of Giglio/Henthorn for federal impeachment proceedings (referring to the decisions in Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 105 (1972) and United States v. Henthorn, 931 F. 2d 29 (9th Cir. 1991)).
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions.
Knowledge and Skills Required: Must be able to supervise Contractor’s personnel and work effectively with airport management, tenants, other law enforcement agencies and the public on matters relating to security disputes, complaints on the performance, conduct or behavior of subordinate employees.
Other related attributes that would enhance hiring consideration: These are other criteria that may enhance the hiring decision but would not rule out the candidate for consideration if not present.
- Shall have no record of moral turpitude, domestic violence, untruthfulness, or mental or emotional disorders which may interfere with performance of duties.
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and render immediate, appropriate decisions, under stressful conditions.
- Maturity in conduct behavior and attitude.
- Ability to take orders, follow instructions, accept and assume responsibility for one’s actions.
- Alertness, attentiveness, and professional conduct. Ability to recognize, respond and take appropriate and corrective actions to various situations.
- Strong moral character. Must possess high standards and be truthful.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing in English.
- Courtesy in inter-person relationships with the public, airport employees, tenants, law enforcement and security personnel.
- LEOs may be required to provide a court appearance for citations that are issued on behalf of DOTA. Contractor shall provide replacement staffing for LEOs that are required to attend a court proceeding.
Physical Requirements and Environment:
- Mentally and emotionally capable of performing all duties required for their assigned Post/duties.
- In good physical health and be fully capable of performing normal or emergency duties requiring moderate to arduous physical exertion such as standing, walking patrolling for an entire shift(s), climbing stairs, running and self-defense.
- Ability to perform essential physical tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. (e.g., fire extinguisher) for a designated distance.
- Assisting in the safe evacuation of individuals, including carrying a small child or providing support to persons with limited mobility.
- Subject to a random drug screen.
- Must be able to exercise physical force, if required, in the execution of their official duties.
- Be able to successfully pass a security background check conducted by the DOTA pass and ID office.
- Well-groomed and neat in appearance as officially commissioned representatives of the State.
- Pass and complete a one-time physical examination within the past 6 months.
- Pass a 12-panel drug test and pass all future random drug testing.
- Correctable, vision to 20/30 each eye with normal color vision.
- Able to hear at a normal conversational level. A hearing aid may be used to.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $34.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Sat 03:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Sun 03:30 PM - 11:30 PM
This role requires 2 weeks of paid, in person training, in a full time capacity before starting the shift applied to. Training will be Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com. If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1712261
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Law Enforcement Officer
Verify your occupation code before applying
Law enforcement officer roles span multiple SOC codes, and the PERM filing must match your actual duties. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target title and confirm your resume reflects the listed tasks before you approach any employer.
Target agencies with prior PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to search for law enforcement employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and location. Agencies that have filed PERM before understand the recruitment test requirements and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Get your credentials evaluated before the PERM recruitment phase
Foreign law enforcement training, degrees, or certifications must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM recruitment begins. A credential evaluation completed after the job is posted can delay or invalidate the entire labor certification process.
Understand which EB category your role falls under
EB-3 skilled worker covers law enforcement roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive law enforcement experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead.
Confirm state licensing requirements before the offer stage
Most states require law enforcement officers to hold a Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate, which typically demands U.S. residency or specific work authorization before enrollment. Clarify with your prospective employer how they plan to handle licensing for a sponsored candidate during adjustment of status.
Track your priority date separately from your I-140 approval
USCIS approves the I-140 petition and establishes your priority date, but those are two separate milestones. Nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available, so monitor the DOS Visa Bulletin monthly after I-140 approval.
Green Card Law Enforcement Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national realistically get a law enforcement officer job with green card sponsorship?
Yes, but it requires an employer willing to complete PERM labor certification, which includes prevailing wage determination through DOL and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker was available. Municipal agencies, federal contractors, and correctional facilities have sponsored foreign nationals through EB-2 and EB-3, though it is less common than in fields like technology or healthcare.
How does green card sponsorship for law enforcement differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work visa. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean some nationalities face significant priority date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
What happens to my green card case if I change law enforcement employers during the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, but confirm the new agency is prepared to file a fresh I-140.
How do I find law enforcement agencies that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location, so you can identify agencies that have completed PERM filings for law enforcement roles. This saves significant time compared to cold-contacting departments that have no experience with employment-based immigration and may not be willing to start the process.
Does the PERM process require the employer to test the prevailing wage before filing?
Yes. Before filing PERM, the employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search to establish the minimum salary for the role and location. The job offer must meet or exceed that wage, and the employer must document that they conducted good-faith recruitment before concluding no qualified U.S. worker applied.