Security Patrol Officer

Company Overview:

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.

Security Officer – Sioux Falls, SD

Opening Statement

Step into a role where your presence truly matters. As a Security Officer in Sioux Falls, you’ll help protect people, property, and daily operations across industries like commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying alert, being active, and making a real difference in the safety of others. Just like a reliable guide at a busy airport, you’ll be the person others count on when they need direction, reassurance, or quick action.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out safety and security procedures that support a safe environment

• Deliver professional customer service to everyone on site

• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents or emergencies

• Conduct routine and random patrols of buildings and perimeter areas

• Adapt to different site needs depending on the client location

Job Details

• Location: Sioux Falls, SD 57104

• Pay Rate: $22.00 / hr

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Category: Security Officer Level

• Shifts: Morning or Afternoon

• Workdays: Monday – Friday

Requirements

• Helpful Skills (Not Required):

  • Access control experience

  • Alarm panel familiarity

  • Additional security-related skillsets

Why This Role Matters

• Your presence helps prevent issues before they happen

• Your patrols help keep businesses running smoothly

• Your calm problem-solving provides stability when situations change

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• 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

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