Security Officer - Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal • Newell, WV

21h • $17 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Perimeter Patrol in Newell, WV , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will monitor key areas, conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, and stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, verify badges and/or credentials, document observations, and communicate clearly with site teams and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and always acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1+ years 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

• Access Control and/or Badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site contacts and/or public responders per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of process areas, storage areas, access roads, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or hazardous conditions.
• Control access at gates and/or checkpoints by verifying identification and visitor authorization, issuing passes as directed, and maintaining visitor and contractor logs.
• Complete routine reporting such as shift activity reports, incident reports, and patrol documentation, and communicate security-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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