Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Transit Patrol

Allied Universal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Transit Patrol in Portland, OR. You will protect a transportation site through visible patrols, customer service to riders, and incident reporting.

The role emphasizes responding to incidents, maintaining logs, and collaborating with site contacts. A background in security or related fields helps, with various certifications preferred. Growth, benefits, and a strong, people-first culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience
• Baton certification and pepper spray certification preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Able to lift 20+ pounds is preferred
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• Background check required by law and license requirements may apply
• Drug screen required where permitted by law
• Licensing requirements may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and contractors following site procedures
• Conduct regular and random patrols of transit facilities and parking areas to deter unauthorized activity
• Monitor entrances and public areas for hazards and report observations
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with emergency services
• Complete incident logs and communicate information to leadership

Skills

Customer service

Patrolling

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baton certification

Pepper spray certification

Driver’s license

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 Unarmed Transit Patrol in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a public transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will respond to concerns, report observations, and work collaboratively with stakeholders while demonstrating Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first values with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.15 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tue: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Wed: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Thur: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and vehicle patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, surrounding grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, public areas, and assigned locations for unusual conditions, prohibited activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns; report observations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical events, and other critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and public emergency services when needed.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and daily documentation, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Baton certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds 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.