Unarmed Security Guard

Company Overview:

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 Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more

• 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

• 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 21 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

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)

• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company’s retirement plans

• 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…

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:

Location: United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Job Category: Security Officer, Security Guard