Security Officer - Unarmed Foot Patrol

Allied Universal • Leesburg, VA

3d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Unarmed Foot Patrol in Leesburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a high-tech data center location, you will monitor assigned areas and conduct routine foot patrols to help identify and report security-related concerns. You will remain visible, control access points as directed, and assist employees and visitors with a customer-first approach. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity, teamwork, and a caring culture.

Requirements

• 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

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal and site-specific procedures, access requirements, and/or emergency response activities.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document actions taken and notify site contacts and/or dispatch as required.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, data halls, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor and operate security-related systems such as CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection; report malfunctions and escalate issues per site protocol.
• Complete security-related logs, incident reports, and shift turnover notes; maintain clear communication with site staff, contractors, and/or responding authorities.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED