Security Officer - Flex Walking Patrol

Allied Universal

3d • $16

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Flex Walking Patrol in Laurel, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol production and warehouse areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control and badging, respond to questions with customer-focused communication, and document activities using a computer and/or tablet. Join Allied Universal for an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1+ years of security experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• A Guard Card/license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and communicating updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of the manufacturing location, including production areas, warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter, watching for conditions that may help to deter unwanted activity.
• Control access at designated entry points by monitoring gates and doors, checking identification and/or visitor logs, and directing deliveries and contractors to proper check-in areas according to site procedures.
• Complete routine reports such as patrol logs, incident reports, and shift pass-downs, noting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations for follow-up.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED