Security Officer - Petrochemical 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 - Petrochemical Plant Patrol in Wilmington, DE, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. As an unarmed patrol officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site teams, and support site procedures while providing outstanding customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and innovation to each shift, acting with integrity and delivering through teamwork in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.55 / 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 staff, contractors, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and request fire, medical, and/or law enforcement response when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, administrative spaces, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized access and/or unusual activity.
• Control access at gates, entrances, and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, confirming authorization, and directing authorized traffic to appropriate areas.
• Monitor cameras, intrusion detection, and/or other monitoring systems, and report observed issues per site procedures.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports, and shift documentation with accurate details and timely updates.
• Perform rounds to observe for security-related concerns such as open doors, damaged fencing, malfunctioning lighting, and/or suspicious packages, and report findings per post orders.
• Support site evacuation, shelter-in-place, and/or accountability procedures during drills and emergency response activities.
• Assist with contractor and delivery processing by checking credentials, validating destinations, and maintaining entry and exit documentation as required.
• Communicate professionally with site leadership, operations personnel, and Allied Universal supervision to coordinate response and share relevant observations.
• Enforce site rules related to restricted areas, photography limitations, and/or prohibited items by providing clear directions and escalating concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Operate radios, phones, and/or other communications equipment to maintain situational awareness and coordinate patrol coverage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must have 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.