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.

Security Officer - Flex Roving Patrol in Akron, OH. You will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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:  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.

• Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour
• Job Schedule: Sat 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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:

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