Security Officer Patrol Operations

Allied Universal•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Patrol Operations in Knoxville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support access awareness through strong customer service and communication. In our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will put people first, work with integrity, and deliver through teamwork each day.

Requirements

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.
CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
Comfort using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access protocols, and customer-facing support at a technology and communications location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate observations to site contacts and Allied Universal management.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, offices, parking areas, and perimeter spaces to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials when required, and document security-related incidents, unusual conditions, and/or maintenance issues according to site policies.
Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including assisting with evacuations, directing foot traffic, and coordinating with first responders and/or designated site personnel.