Financial Center Security Professional

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.

This position is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our Financial Center Officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to service, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities.” Financial Center Security Officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Report safety concern, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors and premises.
• Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms; Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Answer questions and assist guests and employees; Answer phones or greet guests/ employees in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Could be required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations; covering special projects, call offs, vacations and open shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have at least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk and hear (communicate verbally in person and via regular telephone equipment), and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence and reports in English.
• The employee must constantly walk, stand, reach with both hands and arms, and must be able to drive a vehicle. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  May be required to climb stairs on an intermittent basis at client sites.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment, with the ability to successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Includes being able to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities and engage them to perform at optimum levels.
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Must be able to clearly speak, read and write English.

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.