Security Officer - Third Shift

Alliedbarton Security Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Property Patrol in Lexington, KY. The role involves unarmed patrols, ensuring a safe environment, and engaging with employees and visitors in a professional manner.

As a leading security provider, the position emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to site policies while supporting security operations and incident response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation conducted per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local regulations.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a technology-focused location.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of office areas, common spaces, and surrounding perimeter.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity per site procedures; escalate as needed.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly and report via established protocols.
• Complete accurate activity logs and shift communications to support operations.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Property Patrol in Lexington, KY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading technology location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and report security-related concerns. You will support a welcoming environment through professional communication and customer service while using teamwork and integrity to serve people first. Join Allied Universal to bring agility, reliability, and innovation to an engaging role.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.63 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a technology-focused location while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office areas, common spaces, parking areas, access points, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, escalating access concerns or policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation protocols.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift communications to support continuity of security-related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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