Armed Security Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Armed Security Officer roles can qualify for H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship when employers document specialty occupation requirements, though most positions fill through H-2B visa or direct hire of work-authorized candidates. State firearm licensing, guard certification, and employer size all shape which visa pathway applies to you.
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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 Security Officer Armed Patrol Emergency Coordination in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond professionally to security-related situations. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting patients, visitors, and staff. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and caring team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $22.10 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
- Maintain access control at designated points, verify credentials as required, and report security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
- CPR Certification preferred.
- Baton Certification preferred.
- 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 driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- 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
2026-1747280
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
As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Emergency Coordination in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond professionally to security-related situations. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting patients, visitors, and staff. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and caring team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $22.10 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
- Maintain access control at designated points, verify credentials as required, and report security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
- CPR Certification preferred.
- Baton Certification preferred.
- 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 driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- 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
2026-1747280
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Armed Security Officer Jobs
Verify your state guard license transfers
Security officer licenses are state-issued and non-portable. Confirm your destination state accepts reciprocity or identify the reciprocal licensing process before accepting an offer, so you're not barred from working on day one.
Document specialty occupation status carefully
Most armed security roles are classified as not requiring a bachelor's degree, which blocks H-1B eligibility. If the role involves loss prevention management or executive protection, gather job descriptions proving a degree in a directly related field is an actual requirement.
Target contract security firms with multistate operations
Large contract security firms that staff federal facilities, airports, or critical infrastructure are more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer and experience filing work visas than local or single-site guard companies.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate for employers with confirmed LCA or labor certification filing history in security and protective services roles. This filters out companies that have never sponsored and focuses your applications where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if you're on STEM OPT
If you're extending F-1 OPT through STEM, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start. Ask HR to confirm active enrollment status, since many smaller security contractors haven't completed the enrollment process.
Request the LCA wage level before signing anything
Your employer files an LCA with DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels for your area and job title. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your metropolitan area before accepting, so you can flag a Level I underclassification early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Armed Security Officer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most armed security officer positions don't qualify for H-1B sponsorship because USCIS requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Standard guard and patrol roles don't meet that bar. Roles with supervisory, investigative, or executive protection responsibilities that genuinely require a degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field may qualify, but the employer must document that requirement clearly in the LCA.
Which work visas realistically cover Armed Security Officer jobs?
H-2B is the most realistic visa for temporary or seasonal armed security work, covering non-agricultural roles where the employer can prove a temporary need and no available U.S. workers. TN status applies only to Canadian and Mexican nationals in USMCA-listed professions, and security officer isn't on that list. For longer-term roles, employer-sponsored green cards through EB-3 are possible if the employer completes PERM labor certification with DOL.
Does a state firearm permit affect my visa sponsorship eligibility?
Your state firearm permit doesn't directly affect visa eligibility at the federal level, but it does affect your ability to legally perform the job. Each state issues its own armed guard license, and most aren't automatically recognized in other states. If your sponsoring employer is based in a state where you don't hold a valid armed license, you'll need to complete that state's licensing process before you can work, which can delay your start date significantly.
How do I find employers who sponsor armed security officer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship and labor certification filing history in protective services and security roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have actually sponsored workers before rather than guessing from general job postings.
Can an employer sponsor an armed security officer for a green card?
Yes, an employer can sponsor an armed security officer for an EB-3 skilled worker or other worker green card, depending on the role's requirements. The employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL, advertising the position to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The process typically takes two or more years before the priority date becomes current, and country of birth affects wait times significantly due to per-country backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Armed Security Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.