Security Officer

Security Officer

As a Security Officer Patrol Ambassador in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a government education location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will be part of a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities across an educational campus environment.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with school administrators, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site protocols, verify credentials when required, and document security-related concerns, incidents, and/or policy violations.
• Support campus operations during arrival, dismissal, after-hours events, and/or other scheduled activities by maintaining a visible presence and following post orders and reporting procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification 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.