Security Professional Full Time Flex Officer

Allied Universal • Totowa, NJ

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients across industries including healthcare, education, and finance. Officers can use the company’s shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on availability, gaining experience at various sites. The role may involve working irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. The posting identifies morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts available Monday through Sunday at a site in Totowa, New Jersey.

The position involves observing and protecting assigned areas, responding to safety and security concerns, controlling access, assisting people on site, and documenting incidents. Applicants may be subject to a background investigation and drug screen, as permitted by law. Allied Universal is an equal opportunity employer and provides an alternate application method or accommodations upon request.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Be at least 18 years old, or older if required by the state; 21 years old if armed.
• Demonstrate reliability and the ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Have active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Be able to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.

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.
• CPR certification.

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 the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal meets client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under 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.
• Forty 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED