Security Officer Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Allied Universal•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part-time unarmed Security Officer at a corporate technology office in Arlington, Virginia, you will help safeguard employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible security presence, support access control, and follow site-specific security procedures and emergency response activities. The role emphasizes professional customer service, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The pay rate is $21.75 per hour. Allied Universal offers access to a platform for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, and discounts through its Perks Program. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing may be required by applicable state or local rules.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for an unarmed role.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, if required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience.
Alarm panel experience.
CPR certification.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security procedures and appropriate emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office areas, lobbies, parking facilities, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials according to site procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual conditions.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
Prepare clear and accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications for Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.