Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal is seeking a full-time Security Officer Patrol Partner in Sterling, VA, offering a pay rate of $19.29 per hour.

The role involves monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, providing customer service, and responding to incidents in a technology-focused environment.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with customer service experience preferred.

While a guard card and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred, applicants will undergo a background investigation and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

This position offers opportunities for career growth, access to exclusive technology for claiming shifts, and various financial and health benefits.

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 Partner in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic technology location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication.

This role offers the chance to support daily operations with agility, reliability, and innovation while working as part of a team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.29 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access support, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify security-related concerns and/or policy issues.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and restricted areas to help support authorized access and report suspicious behavior, maintenance issues, and/or potential hazards.
• Support day-to-day operations by following post orders, using communication devices and/or reporting tools, and assisting with security-related requests in a professional manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification 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.

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.