Security Officer - Flex Roving 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 - Flex Roving Patrol in Akron, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 a Patrol Unarmed Officer with Allied Universal at a public-facing location, you will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication. You will support staff and visitors with strong customer service, document security-related activity, and report issues promptly. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a public-facing library location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical situations, and/or calls for assistance.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility and surrounding perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and common areas, watching for unusual activity and/or potential hazards, and report concerns per post orders.
• Control access by checking authorized areas, assisting with visitor direction, and supporting orderly use of public spaces.
• Complete routine reports and documentation such as shift activity logs, incident reports, and/or maintenance notifications with accurate, timely details.
• Communicate clearly with site representatives, patrons, and/or Allied Universal leadership using approved radio and/or phone procedures.
• Assist with emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather response, and/or alarm activations following site-specific instructions.
• Support property rules by providing verbal direction and de-escalation when appropriate, requesting additional assistance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with site-specific post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.