Security Officer - Walking Patrols

Allied Universal • Maywood Park, OR

1d • 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 at a prominent cultural institution, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, support a welcoming atmosphere, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. In this unarmed role, you will conduct routine patrols, assist visitors, and communicate with professionalism while reflecting a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, innovation, agility, and integrity every day.

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 policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report observations according to site expectations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, public spaces, grounds, entrances, and perimeter areas to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, offering directions and assistance while supporting site rules for cultural and public-facing areas.
• Document incidents, daily activities, and/or maintenance or security-related concerns, and communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

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