Security Officer Unarmed
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security
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.
Job DescriptionAs a Security Officer Patrol Response in Roanoke, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic utilities location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, perform routine rounds, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service and communication while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and acting with integrity in a people-first culture.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $15.85 / Hour
Job Schedule:Day Time Tue
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat
08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, and/or emergency response activities within a utilities location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, outages, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through proper channels as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, fenced perimeters, and other restricted areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor information, and document security-related activities, observations, and incident details in required reports.
- Support site personnel during routine operations, contractor visits, and/or service interruptions by following post orders and reporting hazards, maintenance issues, or suspicious behavior.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be able to provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service 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.
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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