Security Officer - Experience Required

Allied Universal; Newell (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Patrol in Newell, WV to provide customer service, monitor access points, and conduct routine unarmed patrols at a chemical/petrochemical site. You will maintain a visible presence, verify badges, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

Minimum requirement: 1 year of security experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and access-control protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facility buildings and perimeter boundaries.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with a calm, problem-solving approach; notify appropriate contacts and responders as directed.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities in logs and reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Security awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 Patrol in Newell, WV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will monitor access points, verify badges, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity.

Pre-Employment Requirement:

• Security Experience - +1 Years

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.10 / Hour

Hiring Bonus: $250 sign on bonus to be paid out after 90 days of service.

Job Schedule:

• Mon 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Wed 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control protocols, and emergency response activities appropriate for a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facility buildings, processing areas, parking areas, gates, and perimeter boundaries to help identify unusual conditions, unauthorized activity, and potential hazards.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries in accordance with site policies and procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as directed by established procedures.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security‑related activities accurately in required logs and reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• 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.