Data Center Patrol Security Officer — Growth & Benefits

AUS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools for shifts

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for full-time Data Center Patrol in Austin, TX. You will provide customer service, monitor and patrol interior and exterior areas, and ensure controlled access to restricted zones while documenting observations using our tools.

Position offers a daytime and evening schedule with a competitive hourly pay and benefits. A guard card or license is preferred, and a background check and drug screening are required by policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background checks and drug screening per law.
• Licensing requirements may apply; driver's license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed, and assist with maintaining controlled entry to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures and contacting appropriate personnel.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and shift activities through accurate reports and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol/Observations

Computers/Tablets

Access control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Access control systems

Computer/Tablet usage

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for full-time Data Center Patrol in Austin, TX. You will provide customer service, monitor and patrol interior and exterior areas, and ensure controlled access to restricted zones while documenting observations using our tools.

Position offers a daytime and evening schedule with a competitive hourly pay and benefits. A guard card or license is preferred, and a background check and drug screening are required by policy.