Security Officer Full Time Patrol Watch

Allied Universal•Palmetto, GA

2d•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 Officer Full Time Patrol Watch in Palmetto, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, support access points, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service, communicate with professionalism, and contribute to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a people-first culture.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
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

Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, which is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and site personnel by following site-specific procedures, monitoring access activity, and supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns according to site protocols.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including warehouse areas, loading docks, trailer yards, parking areas, and perimeter points, noting unusual activity and conditions.
Monitor the movement of employees, visitors, and delivery drivers entering and leaving the location, helping to verify authorized access and directing questions to the appropriate site contacts.
Support loss prevention and operational continuity by observing shipping and receiving areas, reporting suspicious behavior and/or policy violations, and communicating relevant updates to supervisors and site management.