Security Officer

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br><br>Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.<br><br><h2>Description</h2><blockquote style="margin-right: 0px;" dir="ltr"> <div> <p class="MsoNormal">At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial;"></p> </div> <h3><span style="font-size: 13px;">Key Responsibilities:</span></h3> <p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Company required guarding and protecting of gates, entrances, buildings, facilities and other designated posts in and about premises designated by the Company</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Active First Responder in emergency situations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Inspecting and recording as required of parcels and containers being carried on or off such premises by employees and non-employees</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Guarding or inspecting as required of any property, instrument, facility or vehicle while on Company premises</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Patrolling of designated areas and may include the accomplishment to notify rounds by turning keys in the appropriate receptacle(s)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Protecting against and reporting to the Company as required any act of sabotage, destruction of, damage to or theft of property or facilities, or work in process or any threat of sabotage, destruction of, damage to or theft of property of facilities, or dangerous conditions or irregularities discovered or observed and taking necessary safe-guarding steps when practicable, and assisting in apprehending the guilty party or parties</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Other duties involving internal security and the protection of premises, and may include the staffing of control centers, as designated by the Company</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Responsible for the guiding and assisting of emergency medical and/or fire department personnel to areas of need</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Security Officer who has completed their probationary period may, in addition to their work responsibilities as a Security Officer, be required to train another employee in the Security Officers' classification</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 13px;">United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!</span></div> </blockquote><h2>Qualifications</h2><blockquote dir="ltr"><h3>What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</h3><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High School diploma or GED/equivalent<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A valid security guard registration (Guard Card)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span>Must be at least 18 years of age<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must possess a valid state issued driver's license<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span>Acceptable driving record<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(74,74,74);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must pass an FAA background check clearance</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#4a4a4a;font-family:OpenSans-Light;font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></blockquote><br>The starting rate for this role is $22.04.<br>This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).<br><br>We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).<br><br>United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact <a href="mailto:JobAccommodations@united.com" target="_blank">JobAccommodations@united.com</a>

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