ROAM Response Team Officer

Allied Universal; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,705; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts on restaurants and entertainment

Ongoing paid training programs

Job summary

Allied Universal in Orchard Park, NY is hiring for the ROAM Response Team Officer position in Event Security. This role offers part-time work at various events, ensuring safety and responding to incidents. Ideal for those with military or law enforcement backgrounds, you'll serve as a visible security presence while interacting with the public.

The position pays $31.00 per hour and offers flexible schedules, making it perfect for students or those looking for dynamic work opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess applicable military or law enforcement experience.
• Ability to operate communication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols at events.
• Respond to incidents and support law enforcement.
• Compose reports on incidents and maintain logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice

Associate’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice

Tools

Radio or telephone equipment

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Kick off your exciting career in Event Security with Allied Universal® Event Services, the go-to leader in crowd management and event staffing. Dive into the action at sports stadiums, concerts, festivals, and convention centers, and thrive on the energy of being where it all happens. Join a lively team that services thousands of venues each year, ensuring safety and fun for everyone. Enjoy the perks of flexible part-time work that fits your lifestyle—ideal for students, retirees, or anyone seeking a dynamic job. We offer job opportunities in event staff, security, and operations. Join our welcoming, collaborative, and innovative team, and benefit from a range of perks depending on your role and hours. At Allied Universal®, every day brings a new adventure. Ready to make your mark in the event industry? Join us and be part of the excitement!

Job Description

$31.00 an hour

WEEKLY PAY!

Allied Universal® Event Services, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a ROAM Response Team Officer. The ROAM Response Team Officer will provide incident-response teams at client venues for sports, concerts, and special events. This role may be on foot, bicycle or motorized vehicle depending on venue and deployment. The ROAM Response Team Officer shall respond to incidents either observed or called in from command post, in support of regular security personnel and on‑duty law enforcement. The ROAM Response Team Officer may be required to compose reports, be part of eviction teams and deter criminal activity and misconduct.

Allied Universal® Event Services provides a short‑description to ensure that you are applying for Allied Universal Event Staff – Part‑Time. We cannot hire or interview for Allied Universal Guard positions. If you move forward with being hired by Allied Universal Event Services, you will be rejected from any existing applications for Allied Universal Guard Services as you cannot work for both. Please do not continue if you desire a Full‑Time Guard position.

Responsibilities

• Perform roaming security patrols of designated areas at special events, on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of client rule infractions, such as unruly behavior, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter restricted areas and monitor entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of client and company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Respond to incidents as directed by client, managers, and law enforcement
• Request law enforcement assistance as needed and support law enforcement as requested
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by client and company
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
• Make productivity and safety recommendations to management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Service in any military branch, preferably with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) related to law enforcement, security (e.g., Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms), or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Active or retired status as a law enforcement officer, including police, sheriff, federal and state agents, and corrections officers
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, firefighter, or first‑responder type of experience
  • Police Officer Standards Training (POST) Certified
  • Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
  • Associate’s degree (or sixty credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service
• 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
• Prior training in de‑escalation techniques
• Critical thinking skills
• Active listening skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills
• Bilingual / multi‑lingual skills desired
• First aid training

Benefits

• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.