Security Officer Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal•Salem, VA

3d•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.