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Security Officer - Patrol

Allied Universal
Ashburn, VA, US
Full-time

About this role

Security Officer Patrol

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description As a Security Officer Patrol in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a school setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: 18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTime Mon08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Tue08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Wed08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Thu08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Fri08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

What You'll Do

  • Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or community members while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies at an educational location.
  • Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity.
  • Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with established campus procedures, helping to deter unauthorized entry.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following applicable emergency response procedures.
  • Prepare accurate reports and communicate relevant information to site leadership, Allied Universal supervision, and public service personnel as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A guard card or license is preferred.
  • CPR certification is preferred.
  • Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
  • Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
  • A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

  • Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
  • Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
  • Financial and Health

Benefits

  • Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

  • Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

  • Closing

  • Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: aus.com.

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