Security Officer Full Time

Allied Universal

22h • 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 in Knoxville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic healthcare location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, and support a professional, welcoming environment for staff, patients, and visitors. In this role, you will remain visible, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, agility, innovation, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact each 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 by carrying out site-specific procedures, monitoring access points, verifying identification and/or credentials, and supporting approved entry and visitor management processes at a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with staff, visitors, and first responders regarding security-related concerns and/or access issues.
• Monitor entrances, exits, restricted areas, and screening points to help control access, document unusual activity, and report policy violations, suspicious behavior, and/or maintenance concerns.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, as assigned, to help identify security-related issues, check doors and access devices, and support emergency response activities when appropriate.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees