Armed Security Officer - Career Growth & Flexible Schedules

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect clients across various industries from Sterling, VA. The role focuses on enforcing safety policies, responding to incidents with calm, professional judgment, and conducting routine or random patrols at client sites to deter risk.

Ideal candidates will meet armed-roles requirements, be at least 21, and pass a background check and drug screening. A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions within this framework.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect clients across various industries from Sterling, VA. The role focuses on enforcing safety policies, responding to incidents with calm, professional judgment, and conducting routine or random patrols at client sites to deter risk.

Ideal candidates will meet armed-roles requirements, be at least 21, and pass a background check and drug screening. A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions within this framework.