Security Professional Flex Officer

Allied Universal • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients across industries such as healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use the company’s shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on their availability, gaining experience across different sites. The position may involve irregular shifts with little to no advance notice, and officers must be available on weekends. The role is based in San Francisco and pays $25.55 per hour. Use of personal electronic devices while on duty is prohibited.

Requirements

• Active California Guard Card.
• At least one year of security experience is listed in the job overview; the qualifications section also states that no prior experience is required.
• Intermediate to advanced technology skills.
• Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate).
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state (21 years if armed).
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.
• Must be available on weekends.
• Personal electronic devices may not be used while on duty.

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 police or the 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; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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