Security Officer – Utility Site

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

7d • 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. As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. West Palm Beach — We’re Hiring! If you are an experienced security professional looking for your next opportunity, we invite you to attend our upcoming West Palm Beach Hiring Event. We are currently recruiting qualified candidates for several exciting opportunities, including FPL, Emergency Services, Branch Flex Officers, and Security Supervisor positions. Here are strong recruiting catchphrases for FPL / Utility Site Security Officers: Protect What Powers Our Communities. Secure the Sites That Keep Florida Moving. Critical Infrastructure. Critical Mission.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

What This Job Offers

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