Security Officer Flex Armed Patrol - DCJS License required

Allied Universal • Leesburg, VA

8d • $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.
As a Security Officer 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, monitoring assigned areas and conducting routine patrols to help identify and report security-related concerns. You will maintain a visible presence, respond to incidents, and deliver professional customer service through clear communication and teamwork. In our agile, reliable, and innovative environment, you will be supported by a caring culture that puts people first and expects integrity in every interaction.

Requirements

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Have at least 6 months 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 and staff at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen and verify authorized entry using site access procedures, including checking identification, monitoring entry points, and reporting concerns per post orders.
• Carry assigned firearm and related equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and Allied Universal policies, and use sound judgment and de-escalation techniques when addressing confrontations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site leadership and public agency partners as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter routes, documenting observations and reporting maintenance issues and/or unusual activity.

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