Security Officer Perimeter Observation

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 Officer Perimeter Observation in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond professionally to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and staff, and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.53 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, attendees, and staff by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout public areas, meeting spaces, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter, with working conditions that may vary by location and event activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor activity, reporting unusual conditions, policy concerns, and maintenance issues to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post instructions and escalation protocols.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of patrol activities, incidents, and security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard card is required.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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: