Security Officer - Observation - Full Time

Allied Universal; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access to shifts

Career Growth and training

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Mobile Observation in Sparks, NV. You will provide customer service, deter security incidents, monitor access points, and support critical operations on a utilities site.

This role requires a valid driver’s license and offers training, teamwork, and growth opportunities within a nationwide security organization.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and utility customers while carrying out site-specific security procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of utility facilities, buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted operational areas, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain visitor/access records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and document observations per site procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports and communicate information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Driver's license

Access control

Badge experience

High school diploma

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 Mobile Observation in Sparks, NV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, monitor access points, and provide professional customer service. This primarily driving post requires a valid driver's license and offers the opportunity to support critical operations through clear communication, teamwork, integrity, and Allied Universal’s caring, reliable approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• 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 employees, visitors, contractors, and utility customers while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of utility facilities, buildings, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted operational areas, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain required visitor and access records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document observations according to site procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

PILB #1863

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