Security Officer - Bank Protection

Alliedbarton Security Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - Bank Protection in Atlanta, GA, to conduct routine patrols, deter incidents, and maintain a secure environment for staff and visitors. The role requires professional communication, sound judgment, and a customer-service mindset within a dynamic, collaborative team.

Starting pay is $19.99/hour with full-time schedules including weekends; prior armed security or law enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of prior armed security, military or law enforcement experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age; state requirements may apply.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws; driver license required for driving positions only.
• Operate radio/telephone equipment and console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially with the public; strong communication.
• Demonstrate problem solving, active listening, and situational assessment.
• Teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols on foot and maintain presence during shift.
• Detect irregular conditions and deter incidents.
• Sound alarms or contact police/fire when needed.
• Warn violators and monitor entrances/exits.
• Observe departing personnel to prevent theft; ensure client requirements.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports; maintain logs.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Make emergency notifications as per site orders; propose improvements.

Skills

Armed security experience

Age 21+

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Active listening

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Radio equipment

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

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Officer - Bank Protection. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Officer at a financial institution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a highly visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors. This position requires professional communication, sound judgment, and exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Site Locations: Atlanta Ga

Employment Type: Full Time

Starting Base Pay Rate: $19.99 / hour

Availability: Saturday 8am - 1pm, Monday-Friday 8am - 5:30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot, will be required to stand for the duration of your shift
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of prior armed security, military or law enforcement experience
• Be at least 21 years of age, or higher if required by the state
• 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
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication
• Problem solving
• Active listening
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Compile, sort, and interpret data
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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.