Security Officer - Flex Courthouse 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 - Flex Courthouse Patrol in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal at a government location as an unarmed Patrol Officer, monitoring and patrolling assigned areas while maintaining a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. You will conduct routine rounds, support access points, respond to requests, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors. Bring a people-first mindset to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $17.50 / 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 a government location 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 coordinating with site points of contact and public law enforcement as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas and perimeter points to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, screening points and controlled access areas, verifying authorization, directing visitors and maintaining orderly access consistent with site policies.
• Complete detailed written reports and activity logs, including patrol observations, incidents, accidents and maintenance concerns, using required reporting systems.
• Assist with badge and key control processes as assigned, including issuing temporary access credentials per site policy and documenting all transactions.
• Monitor cameras, alarms and other security-related systems as assigned, reporting irregularities and following established response procedures.
• Support emergency and incident response activities such as evacuations, severe weather procedures and area lockdown procedures when directed by site leadership and post orders.
• Provide guidance to visitors and staff, answering questions, giving directions and escalating concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain a professional presence and appearance, using de-escalation and customer service skills to help to resolve conflicts and maintain order in public-facing areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and/or badge experience 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.

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.