Security Officer - Flex Data Center 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 Data Center Patrol in Columbus, OH
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. 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:  As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a cutting-edge tech and telecom location, you will monitor assigned areas through routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control with badge checks as needed.

You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, respond to concerns, and document activity. You will thrive in a caring, people-first culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.75 / Hour

Job Schedule: Fri 07:00 AM – 07:00 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 site employees, contractors, and visitors while following Allied Universal post orders, security-related procedures, and site-specific policies.
• Control access to the location by verifying identification, authorizations, and appointments; issue visitor credentials when directed by site policy.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, data halls support areas, loading areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other site systems as assigned, and communicate observations to the appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, fire panels, equipment alarms, and disruptive behavior, within the scope of training and post orders.
• Document patrols, incidents, and service calls in written reports and electronic logs with clear, factual details.
• Assist with key, badge, and access credential accountability processes as directed, including logging issuance and reporting discrepancies.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including directing people to muster locations, maintaining access for responders, and relaying information to site leadership.
• Perform perimeter and interior checks for unsecured doors, gates, and sensitive areas; report conditions requiring maintenance and/or follow-up.
• Coordinate with site operations teams and other Allied Universal personnel via radio, phone, and email to relay status updates and requests for assistance.
• Enforce site rules related to parking, delivery routing, restricted areas, and visitor conduct in a professional manner.
• Maintain a professional presence at all times, including adherence to uniform standards, customer service expectations, and confidentiality requirements for a technology-focused location.

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.
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