Security Officer - First Shift

Allied Universal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Life insurance

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

Paid vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Nashville to protect client sites across industries, delivering professional security services with strong customer service. The role requires 3+ years of security experience or prior law enforcement or military, 21+ years of age, and a high school diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience.

Background checks and drug screening are required; a valid driver’s license may be needed for driving posts.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• HS diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply; valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients while following safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with problem-solving.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; environments vary by client site.

Skills

Security experience

Law enforcement background

Military background

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Pay Rate: $24.88 / Hour paid WEEKLY with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

Minimum 3 plus years of Security experience Or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required

Must be 21+ years of age

Allied Universal is the world's largest private security company with over 800,000 employees! Allied Universal offers unmatched career growth opportunities in the security industry

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

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 21 years of age
• 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

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

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

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