Security Officer Unarmed Full Time Weekday Afternoons
About the role
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. As a Security Officer Patrol Driver in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, monitor access points, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence and professional communication. This driving position requires a valid driver's license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Join a caring, agile team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity while delivering exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients at a utilities-related location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and reporting requirements.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facility buildings, grounds, access points, equipment areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor and control access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity.
- Observe and report unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and potential hazards to appropriate site personnel and/or Allied Universal supervision.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- A Guard Card/License is preferred.
- Access control/badge experience 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.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be 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