Security Officer Full Time Patrol Officer

Allied Universal•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Officer in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer in a fast-paced tech and telecommunications location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related concerns, and support access awareness with outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, and integrity, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional environment.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
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

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating security-related concerns to the appropriate contacts.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, production areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior, property concerns, and/or policy violations according to post orders.
Support daily operations by completing incident reports, maintaining awareness of client-facing areas, and assisting with security-related requests in a professional manner.