Security Officer - Government Patrol

Allied Universal • Cleveland, OH

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Courthouse Patrol in Cleveland, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will greet and assist visitors, communicate clearly with staff and responders, and document observations with professionalism. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, buildings, parking areas and perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Control access to government facilities by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor badges and directing guests to appropriate areas per site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and other security-related systems, report irregular conditions and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
• Write clear incident reports, daily activity logs and patrol documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Assist with crowd management and orderly queuing during public-facing events, meetings and peak visitor hours.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather response and medical response by communicating instructions and contacting emergency services as directed.
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors and the public, de-escalating conflicts when possible and requesting law enforcement assistance when appropriate.
• Perform perimeter and interior checks for unsecured doors, restricted areas violations and other policy concerns, helping to deter unauthorized activity.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees