Corporate Security Specialists

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) enrollment

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Corporate Security Specialist to provide physical security coverage at assigned corporate office locations in West Palm Beach, FL. The role ensures protection of employees, visitors, property, and equipment with professional interaction with staff and guests.

Responsibilities include patrolling areas, reporting incidents, and coordinating with supervisors. A valid guard card and customer service experience are required or preferred for effective security operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard card is required.
• Minimum one year of contract or proprietary security experience.
• Minimum of three years of customer service or direct public interaction experience.
• Guard card is required (reiterated).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer navigation skills.
• Good problem solving and observational skills.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Watch for irregularities, such as security breaches and safety hazards.
• Notify Shift Supervisor or Security Manager in incidents or emergencies.
• Remain alert for unauthorized persons and policy violators; alert authorities as needed.
• Patrol assigned areas to ensure security of personnel and assets.
• Prepare routine, standardized reports.
• Provide escorts as necessary.
• Assist in specialized security tasks in complex operations.
• Perform periodic checks of fire safety equipment and lights; report malfunctions.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Radio communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Corporate Security Specialist. The Corporate Security Specialist provides physical security coverage at assigned corporate office locations to ensure protection of client employees, visitors, property, and equipment. The Corporate Security Specialist provides a professional interaction for the employees and guests of high-profile client(s).

Responsibilities

• Watch for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations


• Contact Shift Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Security Manager immediately in the event of an incident or emergency


• Remain alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security policy violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate


• Patrol assigned areas to ensure personnel, building, and equipment security


• Prepare routine, standardized reports


• Provides escorts as necessary


• May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment


• Perform periodic checks of fire extinguishers, AEDs, and lights (and any other assigned equipment) to ensure proper functioning; reports all malfunctions as required

Qualifications (must Have)

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment


• Minimum one (1) year of contract or proprietary security experience


• Minimum of three (3) years of educational, professional, or volunteer experience in customer service or direct public interaction


• Minimum of 1 year of security experience.


• Guard card is required.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Intermediate computer navigation skills


• Good problem solving and observational skills


• Skilled in attention to detail


• Guard card is required.


• Proficient in-person, phone, and hand-held radio communication skills


• Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to respond using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies


• Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others


• Aptitude to communicate effectively in English (orally and written)

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Prior military and/or law enforcement experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance


• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements


• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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