Security Guard

Allied Universal • Ferndale, WA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard to serve and safeguard clients in industries including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. The role involves providing customer service while following safety and security procedures and site-specific policies, responding to incidents, and conducting regular and random patrols. Work environments and conditions may vary by client site. The listed pay rate is $20.50 per hour. The posting lists a TSA-issued TWIC (C133) and a valid driver’s license in the job state (C124).

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
• The posting lists a TSA-issued TWIC (C133) and a valid driver’s license in the job state (C124).

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients while carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter.

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; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

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