Security Officer Part Time

Allied Universal; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Retirement plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Part-Time Unarmed Security Officer to patrol and protect client sites within technology, media, and telecom environments. You will monitor access points, deter incidents, and provide courteous service to employees and visitors.

The role offers flexible scheduling with part-time hours, an opportunity to gain security experience, and a path to broader responsibilities at Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Loss prevention experience preferred.
• A guard card or license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as a condition of employment.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel at a technology, media, and telecommunications site by following security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of office areas, common spaces, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, professional manner and escalate as needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain activity logs for patrols and observations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Loss prevention

Alarm panel

Background checks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Guard card

Alarm panel

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 Part Time Unarmed Alarm Response Patrol in Bessemer, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and respond to alarms or concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and committed to integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sat: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sun: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of office areas, common spaces, parking areas, loading zones, and the property perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and access concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify visitor, contractor, and delivery credentials in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as directed.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, and security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.