Security Officer Flex Part Time Patrol

Allied Universal; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Smart tools

Benefits & holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers with purpose. The Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced at our Columbia, MD site provides flexible hours and a path toward full-time opportunities within a trusted industry leader.

You will perform fixed anchor shifts, respond to incidents, and help maintain safe workplaces across our client sites while earning competitive pay and access to benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Background histories considered per applicable laws.
• Drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at the site.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of offices, common areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; report unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and alarms; document observations and notify contacts.
• Prepare clear activity reports and maintain site communications.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

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 Officer Flex Part Time Patrol in Columbia, MD, 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: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM

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 site‑specific security‑related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of offices, common areas, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as required, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual conditions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner; document observations and notify appropriate contacts.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity reports and maintain communication with site contacts, Allied Universal leadership, and/or emergency responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full‑time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real‑time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.