Security Officer State Run Facility

Allied Universal; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 62,294,000 - 65,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer State Run Facility in Willimantic, CT. You will monitor government locations, conduct patrols, and support access control while delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role pays $21.74 per hour with a schedule including Tue–Fri shifts. A high school diploma is required; background checks and drug screenings apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen as required.
• State/city licensing may be required; driver license for driving roles only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff at a government location.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and alarms with calm, documented actions.
• Prepare clear activity and incident reports for leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm panels

Computer/Tablet

Badge systems

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 State Run Facility in Willimantic, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government 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 access control and respond to alarm-related activity while working collaboratively with site personnel. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.74 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue 07:30 AM - 01:00 PM
• Wed 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
• Thur 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
• Fri 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of government buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization in accordance with site procedures, and direct individuals to appropriate offices or services.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify designated personnel and document actions taken according to established procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports, maintain required logs, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems 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.