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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Clearwater, FL
Clearwater, Florida

About this job

If you are looking for a stable company with great benefits and growth opportunities, this is it! We offer for FT positions, anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + medical, dental, vision, flex spending, and 401K.

Universal Protection Service, who celebrated their 50th year in business is now hiring a Security Officer to join our team of professionals in Clearwater, FL. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate individual to provide support in a highly technical environment to one of the world's largest distributors of IT products and services. To demonstrate success in this role the ideal candidate for the Security Officer position is excellent with customers and has an impressive ability to communicate well with others. This is a great opportunity to join Universal Protection Service, a dynamic high-powered security team focused on securing client properties while delivering exceptional customer service. Apply today to join a company that cares for and recognizes its people. Whether you are an experienced Security Officer, or interested in exploring the security field as a career option, we welcome you to apply!

We proudly support the Veteran Jobs Mission, a group of over 200 companies that have committed to collectively hiring a total of one million military veterans.

Responsibilities for the Security Officer include, but are not limited to:
  • Foot, Bike or Golf cart patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
  • Observe and report suspicious activities and persons
  • Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
  • Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance


Part Time positions offer benefits including $12.00/hr pay + anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + 401K.

Full Time positions offer benefits including $12.00/hr pay + anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + medical, dental, vision, flex spending, and 401K. Position Requirements

Qualified applicants for the Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid FL Class D Guard License.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to demonstrate intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at highly technical client site.


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. Division Southeast - Allied Universal Security Post Internal Days 0 About the Organization Proud member of