Security Officer - University Campus Rover

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 Campus Rover in Pasadena, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic education location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access points, respond to reports, and communicate clearly with students, staff, and visitors while delivering outstanding customer service. Bring our agile, reliable, innovative approach and our caring, people-first culture to a team that acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.42 / 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 students, staff, visitors, and/or contractors 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, escalating to site leadership and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of campus buildings, classrooms, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter points, with working environments and conditions varying by location and time of day.
• Control access at designated entry points by monitoring visitor arrival, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing guests according to site procedures.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, radios, and other systems as assigned, reporting irregular activity and/or equipment issues to the appropriate contacts.
• Complete shift activity reports, incident reports, and patrol logs with clear, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Provide assistance with traffic flow during student arrival and dismissal times, special events, and/or deliveries when assigned.
• Support school operations by coordinating with administrators and/or staff during drills, lockdown-related protocols, and other emergency response activities per site policy.
• Conduct security-related checks of doors, gates, and exterior lighting, reporting unsecured areas and/or hazards to site contacts for follow-up.
• Maintain a professional presence and appearance, using de-escalation and communication techniques to help reduce conflicts and/or disruptions on campus.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• - A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• - Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• - Customer service experience 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.
• 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.

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.