Security Officer - Patrol Ambassador

Allied Universal

3d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Patrol Ambassador 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 renowned cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control and visitor flow with clear communication and a customer service mindset. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team with a caring, people-first culture that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 or more years 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

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of galleries, exhibit areas, offices, entrances, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with medical calls, disturbances, lost and found situations, and/or after-hours concerns.
• Control access by monitoring doors, credential checks where assigned, and visitor flow, and by reporting suspicious behavior and/or policy violations to site leadership.
• Complete patrol and incident documentation, communicate activity via radio and/or phone, and coordinate with local responders as directed by post orders.

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