Security Officer Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal • Athens, GA

7d • 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 Specialist in Athens, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. In this people-first role, you will support a welcoming environment through strong communication, customer service, and teamwork, while bringing reliability, integrity, and innovation to each shift.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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

• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, following post orders, and/or assisting with emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify potential concerns.
• Monitor entrances, common areas, and other assigned spaces for security-related issues, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns that may need to be reported.
• Document observations, incidents, and/or interactions in required logs and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Benefits

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