Security Officer Patrol Communications

Allied Universal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Birmingham, AL seeks a Security Officer Patrol Communications to safeguard clients across Healthcare and other settings. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor areas, support access control, deter incidents with a visible presence, and deliver outstanding customer service to staff, patients, and visitors.

Our team is agile, reliable, and innovative, putting people first. This is an unarmed patrol role with a full-time schedule; pay rate is $15.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and disturbances calmly and report as required.
• Conduct regular/unarmed patrols of the healthcare location including waiting areas, entrances, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and deter unauthorized entry and suspicious activity.
• Document incidents and maintenance concerns and communicate to leadership and location personnel.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card or license preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Patrol Communications in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a healthcare location. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor assigned areas, support access control, help to deter incidents through a visible presence, and provide outstanding customer service and communication to staff, patients, and visitors. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:30 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:30 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:30 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:30 PMFri08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the healthcare location, including waiting areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas as assigned.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry, disruptive behavior, and suspicious activity.
• Document incidents, observations, and maintenance concerns, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and location personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

Closing

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.