Security Guard - Flex Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Leesburg, VA

11h • $21 • 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. Job Description As a Security Guard - Flex Armed Patrol in Leesburg, 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 at a government location as an armed patrol officer, conducting routine rounds, staying visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and responding to alarms, calls for service, and access concerns. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, document observations, and support a professional environment with integrity. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, a caring approach to people, and a team-first attitude while working with innovative tools and procedures.

Requirements

• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Have 6 months or more of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct armed patrols, both routine and random, of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Support entry screening and access control operations, including monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor check-in processes, and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site representatives and/or public sector partners as required.
• Document security-related observations, incidents, and patrol activities in written reports and logs, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

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