Security Officer - Patrol Access

Allied Universal•Arlington, VA

17h

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for a transportation location in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves conducting unarmed patrols, maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring access points, and supporting a welcoming environment for visitors and employees. The officer provides customer service, communicates clearly, and responds professionally to security-related concerns. The position pays $21.84 per hour and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Officers may use Allied Universal’s Claim a Shift platform to view and claim additional shifts. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age for unarmed work. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, drug screening. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local regulations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and parking facility users while following site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of parking areas, access points, transportation facilities, and surrounding perimeters, identifying and reporting unusual conditions.
Monitor vehicle and pedestrian activity, assist with access control processes, and report parking-related concerns or facility issues to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, follow site-specific protocols, and contact emergency services when needed.
Prepare accurate reports and communicate with Allied Universal leadership and site representatives about incidents, observations, and daily activities.