Security Officer Active Patrol Duty

Allied Universal•Richmond, VA

2d•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 Active Patrol Duty in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a commercial real estate location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. In this people-first role, you will support access awareness, provide outstanding customer service and communication, and contribute to a professional environment through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a caring, innovative approach.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.
Access control and/or badge experience 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.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and communicating with property management and/or emergency personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout buildings, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report concerns or maintenance-related issues.
Monitor access points, observe property activity, and help to deter unauthorized entry, trespassing, and/or disruptive behavior through visible presence and routine observation.
Support daily operations by preparing reports, maintaining post records, and following Allied Universal protocols and client site expectations in a professional manner.