Security Guard - Temporary Contract

Allied Universal; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, A

Disability insurance

Company retirement plans

7 holidays paid at time and a half

40 hours vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard to safeguard clients across industries, including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. The role emphasizes client service, safety procedures, and incident response, with the pay rate listed as USD $22.87 per hour.

A background check and drug screening are required where permitted by law, and state/local licensing rules apply. Driving positions require a valid license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Background investigation required by law, many jurisdictions apply
• Drug screen required where permitted by law
• Licensing depends on state/local laws and may be required
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and security procedures for clients across industries
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively
• Conduct regular and random patrols around client sites and perimeters

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Pay Rate: USD $22.87/Hr.

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

Perks And 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