Security Officer - Deterrence Patrol

Allied Universal; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health and retirement benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Security Officer Unarmed Deterrence Patrol to provide customer service and safeguard clients across multiple industries. The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture, with a full-time schedule in a dynamic facility environment.

Responsibilities include patrolling, incident reporting, and assisting with access control, while maintaining a visible deterrent presence and a welcoming atmosphere for employees and

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check required by law.
• Criminal history considered under applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the premises and report unusual activity.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor and contractor entry procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and communicate observations to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Incident reporting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 Unarmed Deterrence Patrol in Fort Wayne, IN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will contribute through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Thur 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Fri 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the business, perimeter, parking areas, loading zones, and other assigned locations to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor, contractor, and delivery entry procedures in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and communicate observations, concerns, and policy violations to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

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.
• 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.