Security Officer - Transit Patrol

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.

About the role

As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government transit location in Salem, OR, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, observe and report suspicious activity, and provide courteous customer service and communication to riders, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, and surrounding property for unusual activity, unauthorized access, and/or conditions requiring attention; report observations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, passenger concerns, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of transit locations and perimeter areas, which may include indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Document incidents, patrol activity, and other security-related observations accurately and promptly in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements 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.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$24.31 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 01:30 PM - 11:30 PM
• Tuesday: 01:30 PM - 11:30 PM
• Saturday: 01:45 PM - 09:30 PM
• Sunday: 02:00 PM - 08:30 PM