Security Guard Experienced Unarmed Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, Nashville, is seeking an experienced Security Guard (Unarmed Patrol) at a utilities location. You will perform routine patrols, monitor access, and provide excellent customer service to staff and visitors.

This full-time role on day shifts offers opportunities for training, growth, and benefits; a background check and drug screen are required. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and integrity within a supportive security team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Valid driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of facilities, grounds, and entry points to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access, verify authorization, and document visitor and incident activity.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations and escalate per procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, and irregularities to designated contacts.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Patrol operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Experienced Unarmed Patrol in Nashville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a utilities location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will communicate clearly with site personnel and visitors while supporting a welcoming, well-managed environment. Bring your experience to a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and utility-related contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facility grounds, buildings, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor and contractor authorization as directed, and maintain accurate visitor, patrol, and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and follow established escalation procedures.
• Support continuity of utility operations by reporting maintenance concerns, hazards, suspicious activity, and operational irregularities to designated contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.