Security Officer - Part-Time Entry Level

About the job

Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description As a Security Officer - Part-Time Patrol Rover in Alexandria, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a food and beverage production location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control and badge checks, communicate clearly with onsite staff and teammates, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, agile mindset to every shift.

Position Type: Part Time Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour Job Schedule DayTimeFri09:00 PM - 05:00 AMSat09:00 PM - 05:00 AM

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to client staff, visitors, and drivers by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout production, warehouse, office, and exterior perimeter areas to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and verify identification, visitor logs, and delivery documentation while directing foot and vehicle traffic in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or public emergency services as directed.
• Complete detailed incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation, and communicate observations and needed follow-up to the next shift and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.