Security Officer Part Time Patrol Protection

Allied Universal • New Castle, DE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed patrol security officer for an assigned site in a behavioral healthcare setting in New Castle, Delaware. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Hours may vary from part-time to as many as 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The stated pay rate is $19.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Saturday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM.

The officer provides customer service and carries out site-specific security procedures, patrols, monitors access and visitor activity, responds to incidents and emergencies, and documents and communicates relevant activity. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet applicable age requirements. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local rules.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Pass a background investigation, as a condition of employment and in accordance with applicable law.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law, as a condition of employment.
• Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Candidates may pick up additional shifts and build toward a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or clients while following site-specific policies, security procedures, and emergency-response activities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, behavioral health emergencies, and critical situations, following site protocols and contacting appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, patient care areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations; deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, provide directions and facility information, and report access-control concerns or policy violations to site leadership.
• Complete accurate reports, maintain activity logs, and communicate observations, incidents, and shift information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED