Security Officer - Government Site Security Professional

Allied Universal, North America's 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 - Government Roving Rounds in Tacoma, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, document observations, and respond to concerns with a calm, service-focused approach. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to every shift, supported by a caring team culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.26 / 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 You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site staff, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter grounds to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, observe for unusual conditions, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and/or security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, documenting observations, and requesting assistance from site leadership and/or public services as needed.
• Complete accurate reports such as daily activity logs and incident documentation, and communicate status updates to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 driver's license will be required for driving positions only.
  
  

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