Security Guard - Armed Patrol Officer

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 Guard - Armed Patrol Officer in Fairfax, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay visibly present to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm professionalism. You will deliver strong customer service and clear communication while documenting activity and supporting site operations. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points, watching for unusual activity and conditions that may help to deter unauthorized behavior.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support, incident documentation, and coordination with onsite staff and/or public responders as directed.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems when assigned, and complete detailed reports, logs, and statements using required formats and timelines.
• Control entry and exit through designated checkpoints, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor sign-in procedures, and assist with maintaining orderly lines and traffic flow as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• Baton certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Customer service experience 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.

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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