Security Officer

Allied Universal•Seattle, WA

19h•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 Seattle, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a government location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a professional environment while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, caring, and integrity in every interaction.

Requirements

Have at least 2 years 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.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to 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

A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and other security-related policies at a government transportation location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, emergency services, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of platforms, stations, parking areas, offices, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns.
Monitor public areas and restricted locations for unusual activity, assist with reporting and documentation, and support emergency response activities according to post orders and client guidelines.
Assist with access control, directional support, and general inquiries while maintaining awareness of site activity and reporting security-related concerns, policy violations, and/or suspicious incidents.