Security Officer Full Time Protection Patrol

Allied Universal; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools to claim shifts

Career growth and training

Benefits: health, retirement, life and

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal—North America’s leading security and facility services company—seeks a Security Officer in Hagerstown, MD. You will protect clients across logistics and distribution locations, provide excellent customer service, and deter incidents through visible presence and teamwork.

The role requires 1+ year in security, and a high school diploma. You will perform patrols, monitor access, and document daily activities while upholding Allied Universal’s values and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service 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.
• Background investigation will be conducted as part of employment.
• Background checks conducted in compliance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and personnel by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations calmly and report to site contacts or emergency services.
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to identify and report unusual activity or hazards.
• Monitor access by verifying authorized entry and maintaining visitor/driver/delivery records.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports and shift handoffs per procedures.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Protection Patrol in Hagerstown, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and support daily operations through teamwork and integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture where people come first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM
• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM
• Thur: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM
• Fri: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying authorized entry, observing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and maintaining required visitor, driver, and/or delivery records.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service 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.

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.