Security Officer - Part Time Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal • Ashburn, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for perimeter patrol at an assigned school site in Ashburn, Virginia. 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. Hours may vary week to week, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The listed shift is Friday, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM. The pay rate is $18.87 per hour.

The officer provides security and customer service to students, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community. Duties include unarmed patrols, monitoring access and visitor activity, responding to incidents and emergencies, and documenting and communicating security-related information.

Allied Universal describes a flexible scheduling approach, career advancement opportunities, paid training, and technology for viewing and claiming shifts. Benefits and perks are described below, with eligibility conditions noted in the posting.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Have 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.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license only if the position involves driving.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas; identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity according to site procedures; assist with directing visitors, verifying authorization, and reporting access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and critical events; communicate observations and request assistance as needed.
• Accurately document incidents, patrol activities, and security-related concerns, and communicate with school personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 more 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