Security Guard - Roving Patrol

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 - Roving Patrol in Austin, TX
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer with Allied Universal at an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will support staff, students, and visitors with strong customer service and clear communication while documenting observations and reporting concerns.

Bring your agility and integrity to a team that is reliable, innovative, and people-first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.25 / Hour

Job Schedule: Mon 02:30 PM - 10:30 PM;
Tue 02:30 - 10:30 PM;
Wed 02:30 PM - 10:30 PM;
Thur 02:30 PM - 10:30 PM;
Fri 02:30 PM - 10:30 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational campus location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of academic buildings, parking areas, residence and/or common areas, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by observing for unusual activity, verifying credentials when required, and directing visitors to the appropriate check-in process.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical situations, and alarms; request assistance from campus staff and/or public responders as needed.
• Complete detailed reports and logs related to patrols, incidents, and security-related observations, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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:

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