Unarmed Security Officer - Bank Retail Flex

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace. You’ll contribute to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve across industries such as Healthcare, Education, and Finance.

About the role

As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you while gaining valuable site experience. This flex position may require working irregular shifts with little or no advance notice.

Pay Rate: $23.58 an hour.

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.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, visitor records, and other required documentation.

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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• No prior experience required, but 6+ months of security experience is preferred.
• Arizona driver’s license for over one year with a clean driving record.
• Valid guard card/security officer license if required by Arizona DPS.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and conduct regular patrols.
• Work outside in various weather conditions.
• Basic ability to use computers, radios, cameras, access-control systems, and incident-reporting software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.