Security Officer Patrol Specialist Overnights

As a Security Officer Patrol Specialist in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a dynamic utilities location. In this role, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and assist with access activity and site observations.

If you enjoy being active, communicating with people, and working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity, this opportunity could be a great fit.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.22 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Thur
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 clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, and other security-related duties appropriate to the location.

* Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.

* Conduct regular and random patrols throughout utility-related facilities, grounds, and perimeter areas to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.

* Monitor entrances, gates, and restricted areas, verify credentials and/or visitor information, and document security-related activities according to site policies.

* Prepare detailed reports on incidents, observations, and daily activities, and report maintenance concerns, hazards, and/or suspicious behavior to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

* Customer service experience is preferred.

* Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

* Access control and badge experience 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.

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.