Security Officer - Plant 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 - Plant Patrol in Roanoke, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial location, you will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will monitor assigned areas, respond to alarms and unusual activity, and communicate clearly with site contacts and arriving visitors. With Allied Universal, you will bring agile, reliable service, work as one team, and act with integrity while delivering a people-first customer experience.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / 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 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 site personnel, contractors, 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, following post orders and escalation guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout manufacturing and industrial buildings, production areas, warehouses, yards, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or conditions that require attention.
• Monitor access points and help manage the flow of employees, visitors, and contractors, including verifying identification and/or authorization in accordance with site requirements.
• Perform visitor and contractor check-in and/or check-out, issue temporary credentials when directed, and maintain visitor logs and related documentation.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other site systems as assigned, and report unusual activity or maintenance concerns to the appropriate site contact.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by observing truck and trailer movements, checking in drivers per site procedure, and reporting discrepancies or suspicious activity.
• Document patrol findings, incidents, and service requests in written reports, including timely notification to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.
• Operate in compliance with Allied Universal standards and site policies, including radio communications, key and/or badge control, and shift turnover briefings.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• - Guard card/license is preferred.
• - Access control/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.
• 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.