Security Officer - Patrol Duty

Allied Universal • Austin, TX

1d • 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 - Patrol Duty in Austin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Patrol Officer in an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with outstanding service and communication. At Allied Universal, our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, working together with integrity to help create a welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related 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

• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant information with campus contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout academic buildings, common areas, parking lots, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and observe campus activity to help to deter unauthorized entry, provide directions and assistance, and report security-related concerns in accordance with site expectations.
• Support daily campus operations by assisting with incident reporting, following post orders, and communicating professionally with students, employees, visitors, and/or first responders when needed.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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