Security Officer - Roving Patrol

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

11d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Roving Patrol 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 with Allied Universal at a renowned cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol galleries, public spaces, and exterior areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet guests and staff, provide clear communication and directions, and document observations while partnering with your team. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity to a people-first, customer-focused post.

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 following site-specific procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout galleries, public spaces, offices, and perimeter areas to help to deter suspicious activity and support a welcoming environment.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems and report unusual conditions, policy violations, and/or maintenance issues according to post orders.
• Complete shift logs, incident reports, and pass-down communications, and assist with crowd flow and special events as directed by site policies.

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