About this role
Security Officer Patrol Driver Escort
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Patrol Driver Escort in Tacoma, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors. This driving post offers the opportunity to respond to security-related concerns, communicate clearly, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every action.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: 28.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to passengers, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at public transit facilities.
- Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of transit stations, platforms, parking areas, buildings, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points, assist with directing visitors and vendors, and report suspicious activity, hazards, damaged property, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and contacting emergency services when appropriate.
- Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervisors and site representatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least one year of security-related experience is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Handcuffing certification is preferred.
- Baton certification is preferred.
- A guard card or license 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance and 401k plans.
- Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
- Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
- 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
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 and Health
Benefits
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Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
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Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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Closing
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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.