Security Officer - Unarmed Post - Full Time

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 - Unarmed Post - Full Time in Seattle, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal, you will help manage entry points at a busy industrial location by checking credentials, supporting badging processes, monitoring activity, and completing visible rounds. You will provide clear, respectful communication while documenting security-related observations and assisting employees, drivers, and visitors. This is a driving post, supporting mobile coverage and quick response across the site with agility, teamwork, reliability, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.87 / 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.
• Control entry and exit at gates, turnstiles, and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, credentials, and authorization for employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers.
• Screen and process visitors, issue temporary badges, maintain visitor logs, and communicate access requirements to the appropriate site contacts.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic, confirm appointments and/or access status, direct drivers to designated areas, and document vehicle details as required.
• Perform checks of packages, bags, and/or personal items when authorized by site policy, and report prohibited or suspicious items per post orders.
• Operate access control systems, radios, telephones, and related equipment to support controlled access and incident reporting.
• Monitor cameras and alarm or notification systems, and respond to alerts in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site leadership and/or emergency services when needed.
• Complete shift reports, access logs, and incident documentation with clear, accurate details.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Access control and badge 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.

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