Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Route

Allied Universal • Birmingham, AL

1d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Route in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a busy healthcare location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to calls for assistance, and deliver professional customer service through clear communication. Bring teamwork and integrity to a caring culture that stays agile, reliable, and innovative.

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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to alarms, calls for service, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report incidents per site and Allied Universal requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, corridors, waiting areas, and exterior areas such as entrances and parking areas to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards or maintenance issues.
• Monitor access points during patrols by observing visitor flow, assisting with directions, and reporting suspicious behavior or policy violations to site leadership and/or local authorities as directed.
• Complete patrol logs and incident documentation, and communicate significant events to the supervisor and oncoming shift.

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