Security Officer - Part Time Patrol Engagement

Allied Universal • Ashburn, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for a patrol engagement at an assigned site in Ashburn, Virginia. The position provides a designated weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts can provide flexibility to vary weekly hours and build toward a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week.

The role supports a government education environment. The officer provides customer service to students, staff, visitors, and families; patrols school facilities and surrounding areas; monitors access and visitor activity; responds to incidents; and completes required documentation. The listed pay rate is $18.87 per hour. The scheduled anchor shift is Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Commit to the designated site and weekly anchor shift for six months.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and families while following site-specific procedures, school district policies, and emergency response procedures.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist in directing guests, and report suspicious activity, facility concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while maintaining a professional presence in a government education environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED