Security Officer - Telecom Patrol

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 - Telecom Patrol in Sioux Falls, SD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a leading tech, media, and telecom location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with site teams and visitors, document observations, and respond to concerns with calm professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach while putting people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.67 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout technology offices, collaboration areas, loading and receiving spaces, parking areas and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Control access for employees, contractors, vendors and visitors by monitoring entry points, validating authorization and directing traffic according to site procedures.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and other security-related systems when assigned, and report unusual activity per post orders.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate with onsite contacts, Allied Universal leadership and local first responders as needed during incidents, medical situations, fire conditions and/or other emergency events.
• Support site operations by enforcing client rules regarding prohibited items, restricted areas and after-hours access, while maintaining a courteous, service-focused approach.
• Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols to help to deter unauthorized entry, theft and/or property damage.
• Provide assistance with incident scene control, including setting boundaries, directing people to alternate routes and preserving observations for reporting.

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.

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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