Walden Security Utility Officer

Walden Security; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Walden Security in Knoxville, TN is hiring security officers who can cover weekends and all shifts with open availability. The role involves protecting client sites from fire, vandalism and unauthorized entry while supporting a diverse range of properties, including offices, hospitals and industrial facilities.

Officers must be at least 25, hold a Tennessee driver’s license with a clean MVR, pass background and drug screening, and complete security license training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 25 years old with TN driver's license and clean MVR (no more than 1 at-fault occurrence)
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Complete security license training

Responsibilities

• Protect industrial or commercial property from fire, vandalism and illegal entry
• Support a broad client base including offices, hospitals, and manufacturing sites; may involve walking patrols

Skills

Open availability

Weekend shifts

Professional appearance

Reliable

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

The utility officer will be crossed trained at dozens of our clients. They cover medical leaves, sicknesses, vacations and open posts that do not have an officer assigned. The utility officer must have open availability with all shifts and be able to work weekends and holidays. The schedule is released 1 week prior but may be adjusted depending on situations at the posts.

Employee will need to have a valid Tennessee drivers license and driving record with no more than one occurrence in the last 5 years. (No Dui, multiple accidents or habitual offenders-MVR will be checked). Candidate must be at least 25 years old with an acceptable driving record to be covered under the Walden Security Automobile insurance. Candidate must be computer literate, adaptable, professional appearance and reliable. Some of the sites requires a fair amount of walking patrols.

Officers are paid on a weekly basis through direct deposit. Daily pay is available by request.

What You Will Do

Our Security Officers protect the Industrial or Commercial property of our clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry.

Our clients range from Class-A Office Buildings, Luxury Residential Properties, Distilleries, Fortune 500 Companies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Manufacturing/Industrial Factories, Hospitals and many others.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 25 years of age with Tennessee drivers license, clean MVR with no more than 1 at fault occurrence
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Complete security license training

Same Day Offers

• Extensive Training: Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification. Walden Security has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!
• Unbelievable PERKS!: Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement: we believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee Family Scholarship: To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $300,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!
• Paid Time Off: offered to employees that average at least 32 hours per week
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: multiple plan options for you and your dependents
• Health Savings Account: pay for health care more easily
• Voluntary Life Insurance: affordable plans available
• 401K: prepare for your retirement
• Employee Assistance Program: we offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs
• Employee Recognition Programs: we believe in celebrating the "wins" with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses
• Culture of Caring: Walden Security supports many charitable organizations
• Award Winning Company: Walden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers and a dedication to quality performance standards.
• Promote From Within Philosophy: Walden Security offers growth opportunities for our team members who are Setting the Standard by Setting the Example®
• Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available including First, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts
• Competitive Pay!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Rate

$18 - $18 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Walden Security's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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