Security Officer - State Office Patrol

Allied Universal • Columbus, OH

13h • $20 • 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 - State Office Patrol in Columbus, OH , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer at a government airport location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and support access control and badge checks as needed. You will communicate clearly, assist staff and visitors, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, and innovative, lead with a caring culture, and deliver through teamwork and integrity.

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

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and/or tenants by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of terminal areas, parking facilities, access roads, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas by observing pedestrian and vehicle traffic, verifying identification and/or credentials as required, and directing individuals to the appropriate check-in or contact point.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including providing assistance with disturbances, medical calls, alarms, and/or other service requests, and escalating to the appropriate authorities when needed.
• Complete routine reports and incident documentation, communicate status updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision, and support security-related operations such as key control, lost and found intake, and/or visitor management.

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