Security Officer - Portland Transit

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.

Pay Rate

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Portland Transit in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a public transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will respond to concerns, document activity, and work collaboratively with stakeholders while demonstrating Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, teamwork-focused, and integrity-driven values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $33.81 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed02:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur02:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri02:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to transit riders, visitors, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, vehicle staging areas, parking areas, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout assigned locations, reporting unusual conditions, hazards, and/or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and contacting emergency services when appropriate.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation, maintaining clear communication with dispatch, site representatives, and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• At this site, there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and a rustic guard shack.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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