Security Officer Patrol and Access Control

Allied Universal North Americas 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 in Reading PA you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location you will monitor and patrol assigned areas complete routine rounds and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. You will document observations communicate clearly with site contacts and Allied Universal leaders and respond to issues with calm customer-focused service. Bring an agile reliable innovative mindset act with integrity and collaborate through teamwork to support daily operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan plus medical dental vision basic life and AD&D and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and site personnel by following Allied Universal security-related procedures location-specific policies and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a utilities location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings grounds access points and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor and control entry and exit of employees contractors and visitors; verify authorization maintain visitor logs and/or issue temporary access credentials as directed by site policy.
• Respond to incidents alarms and critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner; request assistance from supervisors and/or public emergency services when needed.
• Complete routine documentation such as patrol activity reports and incident reports; communicate observations and/or hazards to site contacts according to post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 drivers license will be required for driving positions only.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity age color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information disability protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: .

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