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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington

About this job

Do you enjoy going to work every day? Join a company where your efforts as a Security Officer are truly appreciated! Work for a company that values and rewards your customer service skills, security industry knowledge, and experience. Pay = $15.00/Hr, if you are an exceptional Security Officer with outstanding flexibility. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

If you would like to be a part of this Special Response program, please apply online and drop by and see us!

Universal Protection Service of Seattle LLC

801 S. Fidalgo Street | 2nd Floor | Seattle, WA 98108
Ph (206) 448.4040 | Fax (206) 443.9078

We are currently recruiting Security Flex/Utility Officers with open availability to work at numerous locations managed out of our Seattle office. You must also be able to learn the SOPs of multiple properties.

***Professionalism, communication skills, and open availability are key to being a part of this program***

In order to be successful as a Special Response Officer, you need to have a totally open schedule without restrictions - this means that you will be the first point of contact when open shifts come up, and you will be able to train at a variety of accounts throughout Seattle.

The successful Security Special Response/Flex Officer candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Driving and foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
  • Report suspicious activities and persons
  • Write detailed narrative reports, maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
  • Respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
  • Access control through an admittance process
  • Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
  • Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations
Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying.
  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
  • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
  • Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.


Essential Physical and Mental Functions
  • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Run as needed
  • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
  • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
  • Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
  • Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
  • Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)


EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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