Security Officer - Walking Patrols

Allied Universal • Maywood Park, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Walking Patrols in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a respected cultural institution, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps to discourage security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for visitors and staff. This role blends customer service, communication, and routine patrols with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and acting with 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a cultural institution setting.
• Respond to incidents, guest concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant information with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, public areas, entrances, walkways, and perimeter spaces to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, and/or conditions that may need attention.
• Monitor visitor flow and access points, help to deter unauthorized entry into restricted areas, and provide clear directions and assistance during special events, peak attendance periods, and/or closing procedures.
• Support the preservation-focused environment by reporting suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance-related concerns that could affect visitors, staff, exhibits, or property.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED