Security Guard - Armed Patrol Part Time

Allied Universal • Fairfax, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Patrol Coverage in Fairfax, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a healthcare location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with exceptional customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach while working as part of a caring team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-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, including documenting observations and communicating with site contacts, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, entrances, restricted areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
• Monitor access points and assist with screening, visitor management, and credential verification while following post orders and healthcare location protocols.
• Support emergency and medical-related response efforts by helping with crowd control, access coordination, and/or direction during urgent situations, while maintaining a professional presence.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED