Security Guard - Public Transit Platform

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.

Working in conjunction with a Metropolitan Transit Task Force and our client security teams. Metro Link security professionals provide safety and security of riders on the transit light rail system, station platforms throughout the Greater St. Louis region. Customer service skills are a high priority. This is an outdoor posted position. Duties will include post security until relieved.

Full Time

$19.50 / Hour

Ability to Lift 20+ Pounds

1 year Security Experience, Computer Literacy

• Mon 09:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Tue 09:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Wed 09:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Thur 09:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Sun 09:00 PM - 05:00 AM

• 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:
  
  Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff by following Allied Universal procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and promptly notify site contacts and/or public emergency resources as directed.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout buildings, transit areas, and perimeter points to help deter unwanted activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points and public areas, observe for unusual conditions, and complete required patrol and incident documentation.
• Assist with basic access control tasks such as screening entrances, directing visitors, and communicating site rules and expectations in a professional manner.

• Have at least 1+ years of security‑related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton 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.

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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