Security Officer - Entry Level

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

About the role

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government, and more. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Meet licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations, which may be required prior to employment
• Possess a valid driver’s license for driving positions

Pay

$21–25 per hour (based on 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 only paid out where required by law