Security Professional Flex Officer
Overview
Allied Universal® is North America's leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose while working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace.
About the Role
Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance, and more. This role offers flexibility through an exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, allowing you to build a schedule that works for you while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. The Security Professional Flex Officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice.
Pay Rate: $23.05 / Hour
Shift: Designated Flex, must be available on weekends
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 department 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 is conducted within appropriate 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
- Active CA Guard Card
- Security experience of 1 or more years
- Intermediate to advanced technology skills
- Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate)
- High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
- Valid driver's license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
- Be at least 18 years of age (or higher if required by state)
- Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
- Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
- 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
- Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy
- Teamwork and attention to detail
- Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
- Use of personal electronic devices while on duty is prohibited
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen to the extent permitted by law
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's 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