Security Officer - Experienced Armed Patrol

Allied UniversalFairfax, VA
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 Experienced Armed Patrol in Fairfax, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as a healthcare patrol professional, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This is an armed post, offering the chance to support a caring environment while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

  • Have at least 2 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts as needed.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the healthcare location, including hallways, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter grounds, to help to deter unwanted activity.
  • Monitor access points and high-traffic areas, helping to confirm that only authorized individuals enter restricted spaces and reporting unusual activity.
  • Support a professional environment by assisting with directions, de-escalating routine concerns, and reporting hazards, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

  • Access to a retirement savings plan
  • medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
  • Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
  • Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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