Security Officer Armed Patrol PT
Allied UniversalAbout the role
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.
As a Security Officer Armed Deterrence Patrol in Reston, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic healthcare location, where you will patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with strong customer service and communication. This armed post offers the chance to work in a caring, team-focused culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while making a meaningful impact each day.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $21.74 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeSat07:00 AM - 07:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 07:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to staff, patients, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant details with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when needed.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and perimeter access points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, helping to manage access control, visitor screening, and/or delivery activity in accordance with site guidelines.
- Support healthcare operations by assisting with routine rounds, directional assistance, and incident reporting while maintaining a professional presence in varying working environments and conditions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
- Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
- Be at least 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.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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: www.aus.com.
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