Security Officer Flex Shift Patrol Driver

Allied Universal • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer serves and safeguards clients across industries, including healthcare, education, finance, and retail. The role provides hands-on experience across varied sites and opportunities for career growth. The officer works 30–40 hours per week on a schedule that varies week to week, based on manager-assigned shifts and shifts claimed through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift self-scheduling program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments change regularly, and irregular shifts may be assigned with little to no advance notice to support client needs. The position is based in East Hartford, Connecticut, and pays $18.45 per hour.

The role includes conducting foot and vehicle patrols, monitoring for safety and security concerns, responding to incidents, controlling access, maintaining logs and reports, and assisting customers, employees, and visitors. Employment is subject to background investigation and drug screening to the extent permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license, required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements and for driving positions.
• Availability for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Willingness to travel the required distance.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• State or local licensing may be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• 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 paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs.

What This Job Offers

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