Security Guard

Allied Universal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation days

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard to protect clients across industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education and Government. The role emphasizes customer service and proactive safety, with shifts on weekends and a start pay of $17.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, performing site patrols, and enforcing safety procedures. Candidates must meet age, education, and background check requirements, with licensing where applicable.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Background check will be conducted per federal, state, and local laws; police history considered
• Drug screen required where permitted by law
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and may be required prior to employment
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and implement safety procedures per site policies; assist in emergencies as needed
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; adapt to client site conditions

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Incident response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Job description

Overview

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Now Hiring!

Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour.

Workdays Available: Saturday and Sunday

Shifts Available: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Must be 21 years of age to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Perks And Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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 difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1660697