Security Guard Full Time Property Patrol Presence

Allied Universal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Guard for a full-time property patrol position in Columbus, OH. The role involves patrolling facilities, deterring incidents, and providing excellent customer service to clients, drivers, visitors, and employees.

Minimum requirements include being 18+ for unarmed roles, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful background and drug screening, with licensing requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, drivers, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of loading areas, trailer yards, parking areas, access points, and facility perimeter to identify hazards and policy concerns.
• Monitor access to the location by observing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, verify entry where required, and direct visitors according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and document observations and notify site contacts or emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation; communicate security concerns to leadership and management.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Full Time Property Patrol Presence in Columbus, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to site needs with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.98 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Wed 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, drivers, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of loading areas, trailer yards, parking areas, access points, and the facility perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor access to the location by observing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, verifying authorized entry when required, and directing visitors and delivery personnel according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation while communicating security‑related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site 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.

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.

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