Security Officer - Foot Patrol Detail

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

1d • $24

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 - Foot Patrol Detail in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service and clear communication to guests and staff. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team with a caring culture that puts people first, delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 guests, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a cultural institution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions per site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, exhibit areas, offices, loading areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and public areas, assist with crowd flow and directions, and report maintenance concerns or hazards to site contacts.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as radios, visitor and/or staff logs, and surveillance equipment as assigned, escalating concerns to site leadership and/or emergency services when needed.

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