Security Guard - Fire Watch

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 Guard - Fire Watch in Gibsonton, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a critical utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document observations, and support daily operations with clear communication and customer service. In this role, you will bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to a caring culture that puts people first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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 clients by following Allied Universal post orders, security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at utility locations.
• Control access for employees, contractors, and visitors by verifying identification, managing badges and/or keys as directed, and documenting entries, exits, and deliveries.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, parking areas, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or hazardous conditions, and report observations per site protocols.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other utility site systems as assigned, respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and notify supervision and/or local responders when needed.
• Complete thorough reports of incidents, patrol activity, and maintenance-related observations, and support outage, construction, and contractor work activities through escorts and communications as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Be comfortable 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.

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.