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Special Response Team Officer - Seattle

Seattle, Washington

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Special Response Team Officer - Seattle

Seattle, Washington Position: Type Flexible - Events Division Req ID: 2024-1296801 Date posted: 11/01/2024
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Kick off your exciting career in Event Security with Allied Universal® Event Services, the go-to leader in crowd management and event staffing. Dive into the action at sports stadiums, concerts, festivals, and convention centers, and thrive on the energy of being where it all happens. Join a lively team that services thousands of venues each year, ensuring safety and fun for everyone. For hourly roles, enjoy the perks of flexible part-time work that fits your lifestyle—ideal for students, retirees, or anyone seeking a dynamic job. We offer job opportunities in event staff, security, operations, and administrative roles. Join our diverse, inclusive, and innovative team, and benefit from a range of perks depending on your role and hours. At Allied Universal®, every day brings a new adventure. Apply today to be part of the excitement!

Now Hiring Experienced Law Enforcement, Military, and Veterans to work in Seattle during sporting events and concerts.

$27.50/hr

Weekly Pay

Flexibility in scheduling!

Allied Universal® Event Services, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Special Response Team Officer. The Special Response Team Officer will provide incident-response teams at client venues for sports, concerts, and special events. This role may be on foot, bicycle or motorized vehicle depending on venue and deployment. The Special Response Team Officer shall respond to incidents either observed or called in from command post, in support of regular security personnel and on-duty law enforcement. The Special Response Team Officer may be required to compose reports, be part of eviction teams and deter criminal activity and misconduct.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform roaming security patrols of designated areas at special events, on foot or in vehicle
  • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
  • Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
  • Warn violators of client rule infractions, such as unruly behavior, or carrying forbidden articles
  • Permit authorized persons to enter restricted areas and monitor entrances and exits
  • Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of client and company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
  • Respond to Incidents as directed by client, managers, and law enforcement
  • Request law enforcement assistance as needed and support law enforcement as requested
  • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by client and company
  • Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
  • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
  • Make productivity and safety recommendations to management

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Service in any military branch, preferably with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) related to law enforcement, security (e.g., Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms), or any support role in a Combat Zone
    • Active or retired status as a law enforcement officer, including police, sheriff, federal and state agents, and corrections officers
    • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, firefighter, or first-responder type of experience
    • Police Officer Standards Training (POST) Certified
    • Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
    • Associate’s degree (or sixty credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service
  • Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
  • Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Prior training in de-escalation techniques
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Assess and evaluate situations effectively
  • Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Research, investigate, compile information
  • Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
  • Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient computer skills
  • Bilingual / multi-lingual skills desired
  • First aid training

BENEFITS:

  • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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Culture

  • OUR CORE VALUES MAKE US PHENOMENAL:
    Trusted, Reliable, Forward-Thinking, Courageous, Caring, Nimble and Responsive
  • We have a shared sense of duty to our customers and to one another and a dedication to a customer experience that is an industry standard
  • Team members working in Event Security jobs at Allied Universal service thousands of entertainment locations such as sports stadiums, concerts, convention centers, and other venues annually.
  • Professional Football, Baseball and Basketball
  • Major Award Shows
  • Major Music Festivals
  • Concerts
  • Exclusive Special Events

Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Full Time
  • Regional President
  • Regional VicePresident
  • General Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Operations Manager
  • Part Time
  • Event Manager
  • Event Supervisor
  • Event Crew Member
    • Event Staff:
    • Access Control
    • Parking
    • Ticket Takers
    • Ushers/Greeters
    • Event Security:
    • Backstage Security Presence
    • Barricade Management
    • Contraband Check
    • Traffic Control
    • Crowd Management
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I love my event services job at Allied Universal because it’s a great way to be part of the sports and concert scene while earning great pay.
- Tonya V.

Rewards

From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, Generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.

Full Time

  • Healthcare (Medical/Dental/ Vision)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Holiday Pay & Sick Pay

Part Time

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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