Security Guard Full Time Patrol

Allied Universal; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: Access to exclusive shift

Career Growth: Training & advancement

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

Exclusive Perks: Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in West Warwick, RI is seeking a Security Officer for full-time patrol duties at a technology/media/telecom location. You will provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors, conduct routine unarmed patrols, monitor access, and maintain logs.

The role emphasizes visibility, incident response, and clear communication. Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma, pass background and drug screens; a driving license may be required for some posts.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing prerequisites may apply depending on state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a telecommunications and media location by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, alarms, and critical situations calmly and following reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify visitor/contractor authorization, and maintain logs and incident documentation.
• Report hazards, property concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Officer Full Time Patrol Awareness in West Warwick, RI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to site needs. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a telecommunications and media location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, access points, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain accurate logs and incident documentation.
• Report observed hazards, property concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.

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.
• 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.

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