Armed Security Officer — Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Allied Universal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Washington, DC. You will serve and safeguard clients across diverse industries including Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Must have 3+ years of Military Police, Corrections Officer, Armed Security or Certified Law Enforcement background. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with background checks and a drug screen as part of

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Require a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check required under federal, state, and local laws; may consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security/safety training programs.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with problem-solving approaches.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; duties vary by client site.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Washington, DC. You will serve and safeguard clients across diverse industries including Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Must have 3+ years of Military Police, Corrections Officer, Armed Security or Certified Law Enforcement background. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with background checks and a drug screen as part of