Perimeter Security Officer — Full-Time with Smart Tools

Allied Universal; Hampstead (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time perimeter patrol role in Hampstead, MD. You will monitor facilities, deter incidents, and maintain a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

You will respond to incidents, document observations, and coordinate with site leadership while patrolling and monitoring access points according to site procedures.

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, visitors, drivers, and employees 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, promptly documenting observations and notifying appropriate site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the distribution facility, parking areas, loading docks, trailer yards, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and driver authorization in accordance with site procedures, and assist with maintaining orderly entry and exit activity.
• Observe shipping, receiving, and delivery operations and report security-related concerns, damaged barriers, or unauthorized access attempts to site leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time perimeter patrol role in Hampstead, MD. You will monitor facilities, deter incidents, and maintain a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

You will respond to incidents, document observations, and coordinate with site leadership while patrolling and monitoring access points according to site procedures.