Security Guard - Electric Utility Facility

Allied Universal • Buckeye, AZ

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard for an electric utility facility. The role safeguards clients and supports safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. The position pays $21.00 per hour, with multiple shifts and full-time, part-time, and flexible positions available. Work conditions may vary by client site and may include outdoor work in the elements. Nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts may be required.

Applicants must meet age and education or experience requirements, and may be subject to a background investigation and drug screen as permitted by law. Applicable licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver's license is required for driving positions; this role's stated ideal candidate has held an Arizona driver's license for over one year and has a clean driving record.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions.
• The ideal candidate has 12 or more months of security experience.
• The ideal candidate has held an Arizona driver's license for over one year and has a clean driving record.
• The ideal candidate has a valid guard card/security officer license if required by Arizona DPS.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and conduct regular patrols.
• Ability to work outside in the elements.
• Basic ability to use computers, radios, cameras, access-control systems, and incident-reporting software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts as may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, visitor records, and other required documentation.

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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED