Security Officer - Part Time Emergency Communications

Allied Universal • Sterling, VA

8d • 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 Part Time Emergency Communications in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, 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 a Dispatch Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor alarms and communications, coordinate responses to security-related incidents, and maintain clear, timely documentation. You will serve as a central point of contact for personnel and visitors, helping to deter incidents through professional communication and attention to detail. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every action.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology infrastructure location.
• Monitor dispatch communications, alarm notifications, and service requests; prioritize calls and coordinate responses with on-site personnel and/or emergency services as directed by site procedures.
• Maintain accurate dispatch logs, incident records, visitor or contractor activity, and other required documentation in accordance with established policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate communication channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, reporting unusual conditions, equipment concerns, and potential security-related issues.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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