Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Duty

Allied Universal

1d • 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 Unarmed Patrol Duty in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a renowned cultural institution, where you will monitor and patrol galleries and public spaces, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service. In this dynamic location, you will support a welcoming environment through strong communication, teamwork, and integrity while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture.

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 visitors, staff, and/or vendors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities appropriate for a cultural institution location.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related issues according to post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, exhibits, public areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, verifying access permissions and assisting with crowd management during daily operations, special events, and/or high-traffic periods.
• Support the protection of property, collections, and facilities by remaining attentive to environmental conditions, rule violations, and/or suspicious activity, and communicating with site contacts when needed.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees