Bank Protection Officer

Allied Universal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) enrollment

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

Vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Bank Protection Officer to maintain a visible presence at retail banking centers and deter criminal activity. You will interact with customers and associates in a courteous manner while enforcing post orders.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, access control, and emergency notifications. Requires HS diploma, 21+, and 1 year security experience; paid weekly, benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws and may be required.
• Valid driver’s license if operating a company or customer vehicle.
• At least 1 year of security/safety experience or related service.
• Must be 21 years or older and able to operate radio/console equipment.
• Strong communication and observation skills; customer interaction.
• Includes writing and reporting incidents with clarity and accuracy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols on foot or by vehicle.
• Monitor for unusual conditions and safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or contact police/fire as needed.
• Deter rule infractions and manage access control.
• Observe departures to protect property; ensure authorized removal.
• Investigate incidents and maintain post logs.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors courteously.
• Make emergency notifications per site orders.
• Suggest productivity and cost-reduction measures.
• Recommend security surveys and post orders.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Public Safety Academy graduate

Criminal justice studies degree

Job description

Company 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.

NOW HIRING

• Must have 2 years Security Experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Pay: $17.51 - Paid Weekly
• Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday

Bank Protection Officer

The Bank Protection Officer will maintain visible position in exterior locations of retail banking centers, providing deterrence of criminal activity and misconduct. The Bank Protection Officer may be expected to handle potential conflict and must be able to interact with bank customers and associates in a courteous manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE)

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Current driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of previous security, safety, and/or protective experience such as law enforcement, military service with a favorable discharge, or Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication
• Problem solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Compile, sort, and interpret data
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE)

• Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• College degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• Current or prior active military service

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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: www.aus.com

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