Security Officer - Community Foot Patrol

Allied Universal • Portland, OR

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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 - Community Foot Patrol in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer in a government location, you will monitor assigned areas through routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, support access control and badging as needed, and provide clear, professional customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering through teamwork while acting with integrity every day.

Requirements

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and public spaces to help to deter unauthorized access and/or disruptive activity; report concerns through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and coordinating with on-site personnel and/or public agency partners as directed.
• Document patrol activities, incidents, and observations in daily logs and reports, and communicate relevant information during shift turnover.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED