Security Guard - Electric Utility Facility

Allied Universal; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard for an Electric Utility Facility in Buckeye, AZ. The role involves patrolling, monitoring access, and responding to incidents to protect clients across multiple industries.

Pays $21.00 per hour with multiple shifts including full-time, part-time, and flex positions. Ideal candidates have at least 12 months of security experience, an AZ driver license with a clean record, and a guard card license if required by AZ DPS.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of security experience.
• Arizona driver license with clean driving record.
• Valid guard card/security officer license if required by Arizona DPS.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and conduct regular patrols.
• Work outside in the elements.
• Basic ability to use computers, radios, cameras, access-control systems, and incident-reporting software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by following safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and solve problems.
• Conduct regular patrols of the site and perimeter.

Skills

Security experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patrol ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Incident reporting software

Access-control systems

Radios and cameras

Job description

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.

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

Pay Rate: $21.00 an hour.

Multiple Shifts Available - FT/PT & Flex Positions

The Ideal Candidate would have:

• 12+ months of security experience.
• Arizona drivers license for over one year - with a clean driving record
• Valid guard card/security officer license if required by Arizona DPS
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and conduct regular patrols
• Work Outside in the Elements
• Basic ability to use computers, radios, cameras, access-control systems, and incident-reporting software
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, visitor records, and other required
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts may be required

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

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; u nused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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