Security Officer Higher Education Patrol

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 Higher Education Patrolin Jersey City NJ you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education and more. As a Patrol Officer in an education location you will monitor and patrol assigned areas remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents and support students staff and visitors through strong communication and customer service. Join Allied Universals caring culture where teamwork integrity reliability and innovation come together in a dynamic role that helps create a welcoming campus environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures site-specific policies and/or appropriate emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Respond to incidents disturbances and/or critical situations in a calm professional problem-solving manner while documenting relevant details and reporting concerns through proper channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout campus buildings common areas parking areas and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and observe the movement of students staff visitors and/or vendors to help to deter unauthorized entry and support orderly operations.
• Assist with security-related inquiries directions and/or visitor interactions while maintaining awareness of campus policies reporting procedures and emergency protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license 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 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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