Night Patrol Security Officer - Growth & Perks

Allied Universal; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer – Night Patrol in Shelton, CT. This full-time role covers night shifts with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour, providing essential security services and top-notch customer support across client sites.

You will perform unarmed patrols, monitor access points, document observations, and respond to incidents while communicating effectively with site teams.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 years of age 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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions per site guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including buildings, parking areas, gates, and perimeter fencing; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points and vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic for unusual activity, helping to deter unauthorized entry and reporting concerns to site contacts.
• Complete shift reports and incident reports, communicating pertinent information to Allied Universal management and site representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer – Night Patrol in Shelton, CT. This full-time role covers night shifts with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour, providing essential security services and top-notch customer support across client sites.

You will perform unarmed patrols, monitor access points, document observations, and respond to incidents while communicating effectively with site teams.