Security Officer - University 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 - University Patrol in Saint Louis, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer in an education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will respond to alarms and concerns, document activity, and communicate clearly with staff, students, and visitors while delivering great customer service. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and leads with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors 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, including calls for assistance, disturbances, and medical situations until additional resources arrive.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of campus buildings, residence areas, parking areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor access points and help to control entry to restricted or after-hours areas in accordance with post orders and site-specific policies.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, unsecured doors, broken lighting, hazards, and policy violations; submit detailed reports and/or incident documentation as required.
• Perform routine checks of doors, classrooms, labs, common areas, and other assigned spaces to help to reduce theft and/or unauthorized access.
• Provide directions, general assistance, and de-escalation support to members of the campus community while maintaining a professional presence.
• Use radio and/or phone communications to coordinate with site leadership, local responders, and Allied Universal management as needed.
• Support fire and other alarm response procedures by checking assigned areas, directing people away from impacted locations, and communicating status updates.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance, follow post orders, and complete shift logs, patrol documentation, and other required administrative tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience, preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience, 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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.