Security Officer FT School Security

Allied Universal; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for full-time patrol security in Asheville, NC. The role involves safeguarding clients across various industries, providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining a visible security presence on campus.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, patrolling buildings and grounds, monitoring access points, and documenting activities. Minimum requirements include 18+ years, high school diploma, background check, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and professionalism.
• Visible security presence and communication with campus community.
• Ability to respond calmly to incidents and follow protocol.
• Patrols of campus buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas.
• Document incidents and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus guests while carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner per campus protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus areas to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management and campus directions.
• Document incidents and patrol activities accurately and communicate information to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol security

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

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 Full Time Patrol Security in Asheville, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at an educational location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming campus environment. You will respond to security-related concerns, communicate professionally with students, staff, and visitors, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, team-focused culture, where integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.03 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or campus guests while carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, student or visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established campus protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, residence halls, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor management, campus directions, and adherence to site‑specific access procedures.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

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.