Security Officer - Armed Patrol - Power Plant

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 - Armed Patrol - Power Plant in Minneapolis, MN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and service calls with calm professionalism. You will document activity, communicate clearly with site personnel and/or first responders, and deliver customer service that reflects Allied Universal being agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first, while acting with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $24.95 / Hour

Must be 21+ years of age

Prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, contractors, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Perform armed patrol duties in accordance with Allied Universal policies, post orders, and all applicable laws and/or regulations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, generation and/or distribution areas, equipment yards, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or suspicious activity.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, authorizations, and delivery documentation, and directing visitors and vendors to appropriate check-in processes.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other site monitoring systems when assigned, and communicate unusual conditions to site contacts and/or responders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, coordinating with site leadership, and requesting assistance from public responders when needed.
• Complete security-related reports and logs such as shift activity reports, incident reports, patrol documentation, and key and/or badge accountability records.
• Support security-related screening and escort procedures for visitors, contractors, and service providers in restricted areas as required by site policy.
• Maintain readiness of assigned equipment, including duty gear and communication devices, and report deficiencies through the established chain of command.
• Participate in required training, briefings, and drills related to armed post duties, emergency response activities, and site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2+ years' law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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: www.aus.com/offices.