Security Officer Patrol Specialist

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 Specialist in Portland TN you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer in a busy retail location where you will conduct routine patrols remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents and deliver outstanding customer service. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork clear communication and integrity while supporting a welcoming environment for shoppers visitors and staff.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.42 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors customers and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures location-specific policies and when appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents disturbances and/or critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner documenting details and communicating with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location sales floor areas entrances exits parking areas and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor for suspicious behavior policy violations and/or hazards within the location and report observed issues through proper channels.
• Support access control and loss prevention efforts by observing pedestrian traffic verifying authorized areas and reporting unusual activity involving merchandise equipment and/or store operations.

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.

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.

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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