Security Officer University Patrol
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Specialist in Nashville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a higher-education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control and badge checks as needed, communicate clearly with staff, students, and visitors, and document observations and reports. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach while staying 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
- Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
- Guard Card/License is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random foot patrols of campus buildings, residence halls, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with access control issues, disturbances, and medical calls until additional resources arrive.
- Monitor entrances, common areas, and exterior spaces for unusual conditions, reporting concerns promptly and completing required documentation such as shift logs and incident reports.
- Assist with security-related customer requests such as providing directions, escorting authorized persons when assigned, and coordinating with campus partners and/or local public services as needed.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
