Security Officer Retail Site Patrol

Allied Universal • South Portland, ME

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol for an assigned retail distribution location in South Portland, Maine. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company's scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to build up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $22.28 per hour.

The officer provides customer service while carrying out site security procedures and policies, conducts facility and perimeter patrols, monitors access, responds to incidents and alarms, and completes reports and shift handoffs. The listed schedule is Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and delivery personnel while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a retail distribution location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading docks, trailer yards, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for employees, vendors, contractors, and delivery personnel according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly and with a problem-solving approach to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; document observations and notify appropriate personnel.
• Complete required reports, maintain accurate activity logs, and communicate relevant security information during shift handoffs.

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.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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