Part-Time Guard - Neighborhood Patrol

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.

As a Security Officer - Part-Time Neighborhood Patrol in Seattle, WA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an unarmed Patrol Officer in a residential location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance with professionalism.

You will support residents and visitors through clear communication, strong customer service, and accurate reporting using a computer and/or tablet. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $24.85 / Hour

• 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 residents, guests, and property staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout residential buildings, common areas, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor and vendor entry in accordance with site-specific policies, directing individuals to appropriate locations as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disputes, noise complaints, disturbances, and medical situations, and request public emergency services when appropriate.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and hazardous conditions, and communicate timely updates to property management and/or Allied Universal leadership per post orders.
• Complete routine patrol documentation, incident reports, and shift activity logs with accurate details and clear descriptions.
• Support residential amenities and community areas by performing rounds, checking doors and gates, and assisting with closing and opening procedures as directed by site-specific policies.
• Provide security-related presence during move-ins and move-outs, deliveries, and other high-traffic periods to support orderly access and resident service.
• Assist with parking and traffic flow observations, including reporting improperly parked vehicles and coordinating with property staff per policy.
• Use communication equipment, access control systems, and other site tools as assigned, and participate in required briefings and training.

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.
• 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: (company website not included in this refined version).

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 the company website for offices.