Security Officer Armed Flex
10 days ago
Richardson
Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career, this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. The Security Professional Flex Officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle, • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards, • Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons, • Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, • Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits, • Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements, • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post, • Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE): • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience, • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment, • Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle, • 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, • No prior experience required, • Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed), • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments, • Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors, • Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public, • Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately, • Active listening and problem-solving skills, • Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately, • Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy, • Teamwork, • Attention to detail PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE): • Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic), • Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience BENEFITS: • Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions, • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals, • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities, • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…