Security Professional - Branch Flex Officer

Allied Universal • San Mateo, CA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to help safeguard clients across industries such as healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on their availability, gaining experience at different sites. The role requires open availability and may involve irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. Pay is $22.00.

The officer performs security patrols, monitors for safety and security concerns, controls access, responds to emergencies, and prepares reports and written logs. Officers also assist customers, employees, and visitors professionally and follow site Post Orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state; 21 years of age if armed.
• No prior experience is required.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrated 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 and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Must meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.

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 help protect against theft of company property and ensure removals are authorized and meet 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 according 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.
• 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