Security Officer - Flex Armed Mobile 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 - Flex Armed Mobile Patrol in Alexandria, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government transportation location. You will conduct routine patrols across platforms, facilities, and surrounding areas, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to calls for service with clear communication and strong customer service. You will also help manage access control points and report observations promptly, bringing agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.71 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and authorized visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Conduct armed patrols of platforms, stations, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify identification and/or credentials as required, and assist with queue management and directional guidance during peak travel periods.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and public agencies as needed.
• Complete detailed reports on patrols, incidents, and observed conditions, and communicate updates through radio and/or other approved systems in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card and/or license.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or 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.

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:

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