Security Officer Patrol Associate

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 Patrol Associate in Columbus, OH
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer in a fast‑paced logistics and distribution location, where you will patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage security‑related incidents, and support daily operations through strong communication and customer service. This role is ideal for someone agile, reliable, and innovative, who values teamwork, acts with integrity, and enjoys making a positive impact in an active environment.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.98 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Thur 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or drivers by following security-related procedures, location‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout loading areas, trailer yards, parking areas, dock doors, and perimeter points to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit activity for personnel, visitors, and/or delivery traffic, verifying credentials and following site access protocols for a busy logistics and distribution location.
• Support loss prevention and operational continuity by observing package handling areas, reporting damaged property or suspicious behavior, and communicating clearly with site leadership and/or emergency services when needed.

• 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.

• Smart Tools
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  Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth
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  Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits
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  Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks
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  Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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