Security Officer Patrol Specialist

Allied UniversalSalem, VA
Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Patrol Specialist in Salem, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic utilities location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, help to deter security-related incidents, and support daily operations through strong communication and customer service. In this unarmed patrol role, you will stay visible, complete routine rounds, and contribute to a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation.

Requirements

  • Client requires proof of 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

  • Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
  • A guard card or license is preferred.
  • Alarm panel experience is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a utilities location.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to the appropriate contacts.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, operational areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
  • Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials when required, and support access control activities for authorized personnel, visitors, and deliveries.
  • Communicate with site contacts, local responders, and Allied Universal leadership regarding security-related issues, maintenance concerns, and/or conditions that could impact daily operations.

Benefits

  • Access to a retirement savings plan
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • basic life and AD&D insurance
  • disability insurance
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