Security Officer Perimeter Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Perimeter Patrol in Portland, TN. The role involves unarmed security at a retail location, patrolling the perimeter, and providing excellent customer service to shoppers and staff.

You will monitor for incidents, deter security issues, and respond professionally to emergencies, working under a daytime schedule with consistent shifts. Allied Universal emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, background checks will be conducted.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screening may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, shoppers, and store personnel per site policies and procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols throughout the retail location.
• Monitor for unusual activity and report observations to leadership.
• Assist with access control, visitor interactions, and incident documentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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 Perimeter Patrol in Portland, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will support a welcoming environment for shoppers and team members while responding to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.42 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, shoppers, and store personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floors, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas, as assigned.
• Monitor for unusual activity, policy violations, and potential hazards, and report observations to appropriate store contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Assist with access control, visitor interactions, and documentation of incidents and patrol activities in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1692074