Flexible Security Officer | Pick Shifts and Grow

Allied Universal; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer on multiple shifts in Florida. The Security Professional Flex Officer will safeguard clients across industries and use our shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts based on availability, enabling a flexible schedule with growth opportunities.

The role includes patrols, incident reporting, and customer assistance with a focus on safety and professionalism. Payrate starts at $17.25/hour and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of security experience.
• Possess a guard card/license.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• 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
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• 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 skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem‑solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

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

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Active listening

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Operate radio/console

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card/license

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer on multiple shifts in Florida. The Security Professional Flex Officer will safeguard clients across industries and use our shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts based on availability, enabling a flexible schedule with growth opportunities.

The role includes patrols, incident reporting, and customer assistance with a focus on safety and professionalism. Payrate starts at $17.25/hour and benefits are offered.