Security Officer -Hiring Event

About the Role

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. This role serves and safeguards clients across various industries such as Healthcare, Education, and Finance. As a Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, offering flexibility to build a schedule that works for you while gaining valuable site experience. This position may require working irregular shifts with little or 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 departments 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

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• Must pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Must pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• No prior experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• 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 only paid out where required by law

Pay

$21.00 per hour (pay rates and schedules vary by position and location).

Hiring Event

Allied Universal is hosting a hiring event in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, 8/12/2026. Available positions include DoD Secret Clearance roles, driving roles (clean MVR required), supervisors, armed, and unarmed security professionals. Locations include Clearfield, Castle Dale, Cedar City, Draper, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Midvale, Ogden, Pleasant Grove, Roy, Saint George, Sandy, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Spanish Fork, Springville, Verna, West Valley, and Woods Cross.

For details and to schedule an interview, visit: https://calendly.com/lacy-davis/new-meeting-1.