Security Officer - Part Time Armed Security Patrol

Allied Universal • Ashburn, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time armed Security Officer in Ashburn, Virginia, for an assigned site. The position provides a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow employees to increase their hours up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Friday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and the pay rate is $23.46 per hour.

The Security Officer provides customer service while carrying out site-specific security procedures, patrols school facilities and grounds while armed, responds to incidents and alarms, monitors access and visitor activity, and completes required reports and logs. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law and must participate in industry-specific security training.

Requirements

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and community members while following site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy concerns.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established protocols and coordinating with school personnel and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, reporting unauthorized entry, suspicious behavior, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and required documentation according to company and site procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED