Security Officer - Armed Part Time

Allied Universal • Richmond, VA

16h • $16

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 Part Time in Richmond, 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 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. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, perform routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm professionalism. You will document observations, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and deliver strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at a government location by following site-specific procedures, access requirements, and security-related policies.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points; report unusual activity and conditions that may help to deter incidents.
• Respond to alarms, calls for service, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; coordinate notifications and assist with emergency response activities as directed.
• Control entry and movement through checkpoints as assigned, including verifying identification and authorizations, monitoring visitor logs, and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
• Document security-related incidents, patrol findings, and daily activities in written reports and/or electronic systems; communicate observations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

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