Security Officer Traffic Maritime Port

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal North Americas 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.

Job Description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare Education Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer youll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether youre looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. The Security Professional Flex Officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice.

• Your Security Experience Can Move Your Career Forward.
• Protect People. Support Port Operations. Keep Traffic Moving.

Payrate $18.53 per hour Part-time Post

• TWIC card preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of security experience
• Candidates with prior law enforcement corrections or military experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with a bachelors degree are also encouraged to apply
• Strong communication professionalism situational awareness and customer-service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced port and traffic-control environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions such as loitering smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents incidents and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid drivers license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• 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
• No prior experience required
• Be at least 18 years of age or higher if required by the state (21 years if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively clearly and accurately
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

PRE FERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Ability to speak read and write in multiple languages (e.g. Spanish Portuguese French Arabic)
• Prior security military or law enforcement experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical dental vision basic life AD&D and disability insurance
• Companys retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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:

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: ID

2026-1698421

Required Experience:

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