Security Officer - Part Time Afternoons
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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Part Time Days in Grand Rapids, MI , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location where you will conduct routine foot patrols, maintain a visible presence, and support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. You will report security-related concerns, assist with directions and policy reminders, and communicate clearly with teammates and site contacts. Bring integrity and a people-first mindset to a role powered by agility, reliability, innovation, and teamwork.
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 security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government library location.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of reading areas, entrances, staff-only spaces, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify maintenance concerns.
- Monitor and control access by observing visitor flow, assisting with directions and general questions, and addressing policy issues such as prohibited behaviors in a calm, service-focused manner.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts, coordinating with library staff, and contacting law enforcement and/or emergency services as needed.
- Complete shift logs and incident reports, communicate observations to oncoming personnel, and support security-related inspections and opening and/or closing routines as assigned.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
