Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed Patrol Incident Assessment

Allied Universal•Sterling, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time unarmed patrol Security Officer at a technology, media, and telecommunications location in Sterling, Virginia. The officer will help safeguard clients by conducting facility and perimeter patrols, monitoring alarms and access points, responding to security concerns, and providing customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors. The role emphasizes calm incident response, clear communication, teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a welcoming environment. The position is part-time and pays $23.18 per hour. The listed schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Applicable licensing requirements may apply.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Guard card or license preferred.
Alarm panel experience preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while following site-specific procedures and security protocols.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, exterior perimeter, parking areas, access points, and other assigned areas to identify unusual activity or conditions.
Monitor access control points, visitor activity, and site entry requirements; verify credentials and maintain visitor and incident documentation as required.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and assist with emergency response activities.
Communicate professionally with site contacts, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership, reporting security concerns, hazards, and policy violations.