About the Role
Serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. This role requires an armed guard card or license and offers the opportunity to contribute through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and families by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor access to the location, verify authorized visitors as directed, and report suspicious activity, policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns.
- Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and communications with school personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Requirements
- Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
- Possess an armed guard card or license.
- Possess a Level III armed certification in Texas.
- Possess 5+ years of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Skills
- Exceptional customer service and communication
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience
- 5+ years of security-related experience
Education Level
- College degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $30.00 / Hour
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
