Security Officer - Courthouse Screener

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 - Courthouse Screener in Detroit, MI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to reports with calm, clear communication. You will document observations, assist visitors and staff with professional customer service, and work as part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to integrity and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, employees, and visitors at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Perform access control duties such as monitoring entry points, verifying credentials when required, and directing visitors to the appropriate department or point of contact.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to supervisors and/or local authorities as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of buildings, corridors, parking areas, and perimeter areas, with working environments and conditions that may vary by site.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, and/or other security-related systems to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Document and report daily activities, incidents, and observations using written logs and/or electronic reporting systems.
• Assist with crowd and traffic flow during public meetings, events, and peak visitor periods, following site instructions and applicable procedures.
• Provide general information and directions to the public while maintaining awareness of security-related concerns.
• Support emergency and non-emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather response, and/or medical response by following post orders and communicating updates to the appropriate contacts.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned in accordance with site policies and Allied Universal standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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: www.aus.com.

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