Security Guard - Full Time Morning Shift

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 26,549 - 37,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Discounts on top brands

Job summary

A leading security services firm is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Associate in Sterling, VA, to safeguard clients and provide strong customer service. Responsibilities include monitoring areas, responding to incidents, and conducting patrols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and the ability to handle emergencies calmly. This full-time role offers access to career growth opportunities and financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or staff.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols.

Skills

Customer service

Calm problem-solving

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer or tablet

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Patrol Associate in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic commercial real estate location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, support a welcoming environment, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. You will deliver strong customer service, communicate clearly with tenants and visitors, and contribute to a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.36 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with property management and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, entrances, common areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and/or security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials when required, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and/or suspicious behavior to the appropriate contacts.
• Support daily operations by completing incident reports, maintaining activity logs, and following Allied Universal post orders and client-facing service expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A Guard Card or license 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.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com