Security Guard Multiple Shift

Allied Universal • Fort Lauderdale, FL

22h

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard (Security Professional Flex Officer) to serve and safeguard clients across industries including healthcare, education, and finance. Officers can use the company’s shift-pickup platform to view and claim available shifts according to their availability, building a schedule while gaining experience across different sites. The role may involve irregular shifts with little or no advance notice.

The position includes monitoring and patrolling client sites, responding to safety and security concerns, controlling access, documenting incidents, and assisting customers, employees, and visitors. Officers may need to make emergency notifications in accordance with site Post Orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Security experience of at least one year.
• At least 21 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Obtain a TWIC card; it is not required at the time of offer.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Submit to a background investigation and drug screen as conditions of employment, subject to applicable laws.

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 police or the fire department in the event of a fire or 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 property removal meets 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED