Security Officer - Full Time Patrol Readiness

Allied Universal; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Security Officer for full-time patrol readiness at a school environment. You will provide customer service to students, staff, and visitors while enforcing site procedures and security policies.

Responsibilities include performing unarmed patrols, monitoring access, and reporting incidents. A valid guard card/licence, CPR, and background checks may be required per policy, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community while carrying out site‑specific procedures and security‑related policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor activity in accordance with established school procedures; report unusual activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following emergency response procedures and contacting appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and daily activity documentation, and communicate relevant information to school administration and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Communication

Computer literacy

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Readiness in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed patrol professional at a public education location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security‑related concerns with integrity, reliability, teamwork, and care.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Tue 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Wed 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thur 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community while carrying out site‑specific procedures and security‑related policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor activity in accordance with established school procedures; report unusual activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following emergency response procedures and contacting appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and daily activity documentation, and communicate relevant information to school administration and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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