
Walden Security Utility Officer
Knoxville, TNJob$18/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Utility Officer is cross-trained across client sites to cover absences and unassigned posts. Officers protect industrial and commercial properties from fire, vandalism, and illegal entry. The role requires open availability across shifts, weekends, and holidays, and schedules are released one week ahead but may change based on site needs. Some assignments involve substantial walking patrols.
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Full job description
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The utility officer will be crossed trained at dozens of our clients. They cover medical leaves, sicknesses, vacations and open posts that do not have an officer assigned. The utility officer must have open availability with all shifts and be able to work weekends and holidays. The schedule is released 1 week prior but may be adjusted depending on situations at the posts.
Employee will need to have a valid Tennessee drivers license and driving record with no more than one occurrence in the last 5 years. (No Dui, multiple accidents or habitual offenders-MVR will be checked). Candidate must be at least 25 years old with an acceptable driving record to be covered under the Walden Security Automobile insurance. Candidate must be computer literate, adaptable, professional appearance and reliable. Some of the sites requires a fair amount of walking patrols.
Officers are paid on a weekly basis through direct deposit. Daily pay is available by request.
What You Will Do
Our Security Officers protect the Industrial or Commercial property of our clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry.
Our clients range from Class-A Office Buildings, Luxury Residential Properties, Distilleries, Fortune 500 Companies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Manufacturing/Industrial Factories, Hospitals and many others.
Requirements:
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High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
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Minimum of 25 years of age with Tennessee drivers license, clean MVR with no more than 1 at fault occurrence
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Open availability
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Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
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Complete security license training
Same Day Offers: interview with the hiring team and receive an offer to join us the same day!
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Extensive Training: Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification. Walden Security has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!
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Unbelievable PERKS! : Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
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Tuition Reimbursement: we believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities.
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Employee Family Scholarship: To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $300,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!
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Paid Time Off: offered to employees that average at least 32 hours per week
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: multiple plan options for you and your dependents
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Health Savings Account: pay for health care more easily
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Voluntary Life Insurance: affordable plans available
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401K: prepare for your retirement
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Employee Assistance Program: we offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs
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Employee Recognition Programs: we believe in celebrating the “wins” with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses
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Culture of Caring: Walden Security supports many charitable organizations
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Award Winning Company: Walden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers and a dedication to quality performance standards.
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Promote From Within Philosophy: Walden Security offers growth opportunities for our team members who are Setting the Standard by Setting the Example ®
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Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available including First, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts
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Competitive Pay!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay Rate
$18—$18 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,607 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18/hr
- Tennessee median$18/hr37 hourly ranges
- US median$20–21/hr1,167 hourly ranges
This rate, $18/hr, is close to the Tennessee median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Security Officer hourly ranges in Tennessee.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Security Officer jobs in Tennessee and 1,607 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- GardaWorld18 open
- Allied Universal11 open
- Walden Security (this employer)7 open
- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (484 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 806 of the 1,607 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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