Security Officer Armed Experienced Part Time Mornings

Allied Universal•Petersburg, VA

9d•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 in Petersburg, 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. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government services location, you will conduct routine patrols, monitor access points, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service to visitors and staff. You will respond to concerns, communicate clearly, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Requirements

Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
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.
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

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government services location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, offices, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry in accordance with established site procedures, directing visitors to appropriate service areas.
Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required records related to patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities.