Security Guard - Full Time - USA Parkway

Allied Universal; Spanish Springs (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer in Sparks, NV. You will safeguard clients across industries, deliver professional customer service, and follow site-specific policies while responding to emergencies and incidents.

Role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and 2+ years of security experience. Excellent English skills and tech proficiency with MS Office/Google Apps are needed. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional level customer service while following safety and security procedures
• Handle emergencies and provide safety direction to clients
• Respond to events via in-person, phone, or radio communications
• Document routine and unusual events with shift reports and logs
• Support data center security during adverse conditions
• Patrol premises on foot and by vehicle
• Manage sign-in, badges, and compliance codes for entrants
• Escort visitors and deter unauthorized access

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

Pay Rate: $25.21 / hr.

Please note that this position requires the ability to reliably commute to Sparks, Nevada.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional level customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Efficiently handle emergency situations, providing safety and direction to clients and customers
• Answer and respond to events and situations received in person, via phone and/or radio
• Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
• Provide security support the data center during times of inclement weather or other infrastructure interruptions
• Conduct patrols around the business and perimeter on foot and with a vehicle
• Ensure people entering and exiting the office space correctly sign-in by assigning the appropriate badge and applying the approved compliance codes
• Mitigate unwanted intruders and see that visitors are always escorted

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess, or be able to obtain, the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of physical security experience within the last five (5) years
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language fluently
• Proficiently skilled in the use of technology such as a desktop computer and mobile applications to document activities and tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
• Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events and to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) registration
• Military or law enforcement experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• 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.

PILB #1863

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