Security Officer - College Campus

Allied Universal • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Patrol Driver in Harrisonburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. Join Allied Universal at an education location where you will conduct routine patrols and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license, supporting coverage across campus areas, access points, and parking locations. You will provide clear communication, courteous customer service, and timely reporting while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Be 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, campus policies, and post orders, and/or assisting with emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, parking lots, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and to identify hazards or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support and contacting campus officials and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Monitor access points and common areas during patrols, report suspicious behavior, and complete security-related reports and logs with accurate, timely details.
• Provide directions and general assistance, support crowd management for campus events, and assist with lost and found or property checks in accordance with site-specific guidelines.

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