Security Guard - Part-Time 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 Guard - Part-Time Patrol in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to discourage security-related incidents. You will support access points, report observations clearly, and deliver customer-focused service to everyone on site. Bring your integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that stays agile, reliable, and innovative every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.40 / 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 clients by carrying out security-related 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 location, including interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter access points as required. Working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and common areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or unusual activity.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations in written reports and/or electronic systems as required.
• Assist with access control by checking identification, verifying authorization, and/or directing visitors and deliveries per site guidelines.
• Communicate with site contacts, Allied Universal supervision, and/or local public services as needed during incidents and routine operations.
• Operate and/or monitor site equipment such as radios, phones, key control systems, and/or cameras when assigned.
• Follow post orders, remain attentive to changing conditions, and support other assigned duties consistent with the unarmed patrol post.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.