Security Officer - Flex Data Center Patrol

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 - Flex Data Center Patrol in Columbus, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a cutting-edge tech and telecom location, you will monitor assigned areas through routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control with badge checks as needed. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, respond to concerns, and document activity. You will thrive in a caring, people-first culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.75 / 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 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 employees, contractors, and visitors while following Allied Universal post orders, security-related procedures, and site-specific policies.
• Control access to the location by verifying identification, authorizations, and appointments; issue visitor credentials when directed by site policy.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, data halls support areas, loading areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other site systems as assigned, and communicate observations to the appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, fire panels, equipment alarms, and disruptive behavior, within the scope of training and post orders.
• Document patrols, incidents, and service calls in written reports and electronic logs with clear, factual details.
• Assist with key, badge, and access credential accountability processes as directed, including logging issuance and reporting discrepancies.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including directing people to muster locations, maintaining access for responders, and relaying information to site leadership.
• Perform perimeter and interior checks for unsecured doors, gates, and sensitive areas; report conditions requiring maintenance and/or follow-up.
• Coordinate with site operations teams and other Allied Universal personnel via radio, phone, and email to relay status updates and requests for assistance.
• Enforce site rules related to parking, delivery routing, restricted areas, and visitor conduct in a professional manner.
• Maintain a professional presence at all times, including adherence to uniform standards, customer service expectations, and confidentiality requirements for a technology-focused location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and/or badge experience 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: 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.