Security Guard - Power Plant Operations

Allied Universal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard - Power Plant Operations in Phoenix to protect client properties across industries. You will provide security and customer service while following site policies and emergency procedures.

The ideal candidate has 12+ months of security experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license with a clean record, and a guard card if required. Be prepared to stand, patrol outdoors, and report incidents promptly.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of security experience and a clean driving record.
• AZ Driver's license held for over one year with clean record.
• Guard card or license if required by AZ DPS.
• Ability to stand and patrol for extended periods and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while enforcing safety procedures and site policies.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations.
• Conduct regular patrols of the business and perimeter.

Skills

Security experience

Arizona driver’s license

Guard card license (AZ DPS)

Stand and walk for long periods

Outdoor work

Access-control systems

Incident-reporting software

Verbal and written communication

Daily activity logs and reports

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Tools

Computers

Radios

Cameras

Access-control systems

Incident-reporting software

Job description

Job Locations

US-AZ-Phoenix

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard - Power Plant Operations, 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.

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; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1676775