Security Officer – Unarmed Patrol Duties

Job Description

Security Officer – Unarmed Patrol Duties | Allied Universal®

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Allied Universal®, located in Richmond, VA. Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. This role is crucial for serving and safeguarding clients, specifically at a Utilities location, and being part of a team that positively impacts communities and customers. You will work in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)
• Pay: $19.67 hourly
• Team: Part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
• Mission: Monitor and patrol assigned areas, completing routine rounds and staying highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents and safeguard clients at a Utilities location.
• Tech Stack: Site technology, Computer, Tablet

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Service: Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Incident Response: Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site management and/or public responders as required.
• Patrol Duties: Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, yards, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access, identify unusual conditions, and report concerns.
• Access Control: Control access through gates and/or designated entry points by verifying identification, logging visitors and vehicles, and directing authorized traffic.
• Documentation & Reporting: Complete detailed reports and logs, communicate observations to supervisors and site contacts, and support investigations by documenting incidents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Proof of a high school diploma and/or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age for this client-specific role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required.
• Skills: Customer service, problem-solving, communication, documentation.
• Bonus: Have a guard card and/or license, possess CPR certification, and be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet.