Security Guard - Flex

Allied Universal • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients in industries including healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts according to their availability, allowing them to build a flexible schedule and gain experience at different sites. The role may require working irregular shifts with little or no advance notice.

The position pays $23.38 per hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years old according to the posting’s initial requirements, have at least one year of security experience, and have open availability. The qualifications section also lists a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience, and states that no prior experience is required; licensing may be required depending on applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age, according to the posting’s initial requirements; the qualifications section states at least 18, or a higher age if required by state law (21 if armed).
• Have at least one year of security experience, according to the posting’s initial requirements; the qualifications section also states that no prior experience is required.
• Have open availability.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if driving a company-owned or customer-owned vehicle.
• 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.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail.
• Submit to a background investigation, in accordance with applicable law.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.

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 help protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors courteously and professionally.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under 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.

What This Job Offers

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