Security Officer - College Campus

Allied Universal; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Retirement plan

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Minneapolis, MN. You will patrol and safeguard clients, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professional communication and a visible, reassuring presence.

The role requires at least 1 year of security experience, 21+ years old, and a high school diploma or equivalent. CPR/First Aid is preferred; background checks and drug screening are standard parts of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of security-related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and report as required.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points and observe campus activity, escalating concerns as directed.
• Prepare accurate incident and security activity reports per site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol experience

Access control

Emergency response

Reporting

Lifting 20+ lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 Officer in Minneapolis, MN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in an educational setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and assist students, staff, and visitors with professionalism. You will use clear communication and customer service while contributing to a welcoming environment. At Allied Universal, you will deliver through teamwork, act with integrity, and be part of a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon06:30 AM - 02:30 PMTue06:30 AM - 02:30 PMWed06:30 AM - 02:30 PMThur06:30 AM - 02:30 PMFri06:30 AM - 02:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe campus activity for unusual conditions, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as directed.
• Prepare accurate reports of incidents, observations, and security-related activities in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age
• 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. 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.