Security Guard Full Time

Allied Universal•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Guard in Jacksonville, Florida. In this unarmed patrol role at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will help safeguard clients and support a welcoming environment through customer service, communication, monitoring, and routine patrols. The position is scheduled Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM and pays $16.73 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, collaborative, and guided by a people-first culture, integrity, and teamwork. The company offers paid training, career growth opportunities, tools to view and claim additional shifts, a retirement savings plan, insurance benefits, and discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
Have a valid driver’s license only if the position involves driving.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by following security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations, escalating issues according to site procedures.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to identify unusual activity, unauthorized access, and facility concerns.
Monitor access points and support visitor, employee, and contractor entry procedures in accordance with site requirements.
Accurately document observations, incidents, and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.