Security Guard - Patrol Duty
Allied Universal · Seattle, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagement$29.5/hrFull-time
About the role
Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support a professional, welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a public transportation location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, including contacting supervisors, first responders, and/or designated personnel when needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of platforms, stations, parking areas, buildings, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations.
- Monitor access points, public areas, and restricted locations to help support authorized entry, observe suspicious behavior, and/or report security-related concerns.
- Prepare clear written reports on daily activities, incidents, and/or observations, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
Requirements
- Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- A state, county, and/or city issued security license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications
- Pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licenses are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Skills
- Customer service skills.
- Emergency response skills.
- Patrol and monitoring skills.
- Written communication skills.
Benefits
- Access to a retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
$29.50 / Hour
Schedule
DayTime, Mon: 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM, Tue: 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM, Sun: 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM