Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Clearance Required Patrol

Allied Universal • Arlington, VA

8d • $28 - $28

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time armed Security Officer for an aerospace and defense location in Arlington, Virginia. The role provides a fixed weekly shift at an assigned site, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to work up to 40 hours in a week, with the option to scale back. The pay rate is $28.33 per hour. The listed schedule is Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The Security Officer provides customer service and carries out site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities. The role includes armed patrols, access monitoring, incident response, and reporting. Applicants must have an Armed Guard Card or License and an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 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 federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Handcuffing Certification is preferred.
• Pepper Spray Certification is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense location, following security procedures, site policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations according to established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor authorizations, and contractor entry requirements according to site procedures.
• Document patrol activities, incidents, observations, and irregularities in required reports, and communicate relevant information promptly to site leadership and/or emergency responders.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

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.

What This Job Offers

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