Security Flex Officer - Manufacturing Facility

Allied Universal • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to safeguard clients across a range of industries. Officers use an exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on their availability, providing flexibility to build a schedule while gaining experience at different sites. Officers may be called upon to work irregular shifts with little to no advance notice.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Submit to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen as conditions of employment.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state; 21 years of age if armed.
• Be reliable and able to adapt to different post assignments.
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Have active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively assess and evaluate situations and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property follows appropriate client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; 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.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Paid weekly.

What This Job Offers

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