Security Officer Flex Shift

Allied Universal • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Branch Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients across industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and retail. The Security Officer Flex Shift Relief Patrol role in Jacksonville, Florida offers exposure to a variety of sites and assignments, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career advancement.

The role typically involves 30–40 hours per week. Schedules vary week to week and combine manager-assigned shifts with shifts picked up through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift self-scheduling program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments change regularly, and officers may be assigned irregular shifts with little to no advance notice to support client needs. The position requires availability for varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The stated pay rate is $17.84 per hour. Allied Universal describes flexible scheduling, paid training programs, advancement opportunities, technology for shift visibility and claiming, employee discounts, and a benefits package.

Requirements

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be able to travel the required distance.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old or older 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 licensing requirements, which may be required prior to employment.
• Have a valid driver's license if applying for a driving position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (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 other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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