POM Security Flex Officer

Allied Universal • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a POM Flex Security Officer to serve and safeguard clients. Officers use the company’s shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts and gain experience across various industries. The role may involve irregular shifts with little to no advance notice. The starting hourly pay rate for access control is $17.51; the position may be eligible for a pay increase for screening work after training. The position is part-time, with a varying weekly schedule. The scheduled shift is 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements may apply prior to employment, depending on state and local laws and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state; 21 years of age if armed.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and drug screen as conditions of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• TSA-issued TWIC; applicants without a TWIC should bring a birth certificate or passport.
• Access control or badge experience.
• Customer service experience.
• X-ray screening experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED