Data Center Security Officer: Unarmed Patrol & Driver

Allied Universal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: access to exclusive tech

Career Growth: training and growth

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

Exclusive Perks: discounts via Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers at a data center in Columbus, OH. The role is a full-time security officer who will perform unarmed patrols, manage access control, and provide strong customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old (21+ for armed), possess a high school diploma, and pass background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers at a technology data center by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the data center campus, building interiors, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points, visitor activity, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems; verify credentials and follow established visitor and contractor entry procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders in accordance with post orders.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and shift activities accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Access control

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet literacy

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers at a data center in Columbus, OH. The role is a full-time security officer who will perform unarmed patrols, manage access control, and provide strong customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old (21+ for armed), possess a high school diploma, and pass background and drug screenings.