Security Guard - Part Time Patrol Customer Service

Allied Universal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring for a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in Arlington, VA. This flexible role offers fixed-shift anchor commitments and optional extra shifts through our scheduling platform to increase earnings.

Responsibilities include customer service, patrols, access control, incident response, and reporting. Applicants should meet basic requirements with preferred CPR, badge experience, and security awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or frontline roles.
• Ability to use a computer or tablet.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old; background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may apply for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors per security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of office spaces, access points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access to designated areas and verify credentials as directed.
• Respond to incidents calmly and report to supervisors and responders.
• Prepare accurate activity reports and shift handoff documentation.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer literacy

CPR certification

Access control

Alarm panel experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Patrol Customer Service in Arlington, VA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $21.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of corporate office spaces, access points, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access to designated areas, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and report access-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site protocols and communicating relevant information to supervisors and emergency responders.
• Prepare clear and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff information in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.