1,961,082open jobs
115,666companies
244,948added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $68k – $158k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Orlando)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Walden Security scores A on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
Walden Security is a contract security company headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, providing armed and unarmed security officers, patrols, remote access control and mobile surveillance units to commercial and government clients. Founded in 1990 by Michael S. and Amy Walden, it describes itself as the largest privately held US-owned security company, with more than 8,000 employees in 49 states, the District of Columbia and four US territories. It hires armed and unarmed security officers, school and flex officers, site supervisors, account and compliance managers, and payroll and finance staff for its offices and client sites.

Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call-offs

Duties may include the following; other duties may be assigned by the Operations Manager or Branch General Manager:

  • Trained and qualified to work multiple posts, in case of call-offs or vacations;
  • Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of industrial plant or commercial establishment, docks, logging camp area, or work site;
  • Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents;
  • Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment;
  • Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure;
  • Performs and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms;
  • Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips;
  • Inspects assigned areas and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff;
  • Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked;
  • Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts;
  • Notifies staff of presence of persons with questionable reputations;
  • Permits authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow.
  • Drives radio equipped car to through client's establishment, check alarms and locates sources of alarm;
  • Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons;
  • Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations.
  • Apprehends unauthorized persons found on property, using armed force if necessary, and releases them to custody of authorities.
  • Contacts supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.
  • Writes investigation and automobile usage reports.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Utility (Flex) Officers are subject to supervision from Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors and Field Supervisors

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call-offs.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Where applicable:  State Security Officer License; Certification in the use of weapons, State Armed License if required; Valid Drivers' License, if in driving position; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors

Pay Rate

$16.50—$16.50 USD

We offer every employee - from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals - unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
1,961,082 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Recommended for you based on this role

Management
Similar stack
Same company
Orlando
$110k – $140k per year • In office • Nationals only • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Huntington Beach
Apply
$246k – $339k per year • Equity • In office • Contractor • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • El Segundo • Los Angeles
Cybersecurity
Least Privilege
Analytics
ETL/ELT
Apply
Program Manager 1 day ago
$90k – $100k per year • In office • Full-Time • Bachelor's Degree • Cincinnati
Apply
≈ $90k – $167k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Roseville
Apply
$50k – $60k per year • In office • 2+ years exp • High School Diploma • Loves Park
Analytics
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Management
Smartsheet
SharePoint
Apply
≈ $48k – $110k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • Orlando
Apply
≈ $58k – $148k per year (Estimated) • In office • Associate's Degree • Orlando
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Apply
$38k per year • In office • High School Diploma • Orlando
Apply
≈ $35k – $77k per year (Estimated) • Hybrid • Orlando
Apply
≈ $37k – $65k per year (Estimated) • In office • 1+ year exp • High School Diploma • Orlando
Cybersecurity
GDPR
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
1,961,082 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.