Security Flex Officer - Freight Facility

Company Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift‑pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability—giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career, this position offers unmatched access to hands‑on experience and growth opportunities. The role may require irregular shifts with little to no advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of 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 removal of property complies with 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• At least 1 year of prior security experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer‑owned vehicle (licensing requirements subject to state/local laws).
• Background investigation and drug screen as required by law.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio, telephone equipment, and/or console monitors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem‑solving skills.
• Assess and evaluate situations quickly and accurately; identify critical issues.
• Mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic).
• Prior security, military, or law‑enforcement experience.

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.

Pay

$19.47 an hour, paid weekly.

Schedule

Flexible shift‑pickup platform allows you to claim open shifts based on your availability. May be called upon to work irregular shifts with little to no advance notice.