Security Officer - Full Time Unarmed Patrol Communications

Allied Universal; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools program

Career growth opportunities

Retirement & health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol in Ashburn, VA. You will protect clients across government and educational campuses, conducting routine patrols and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and reporting security concerns while upholding a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Training and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and administrators.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and follow school policies.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; report suspicious behavior.
• Complete activity reports and shift communications with a professional presence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Communications in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer 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 exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first, teamwork drives results, and integrity guides every action.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 03:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and administrators by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established school and district protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, report suspicious behavior or policy violations, and communicate observations to appropriate school personnel and Allied Universal leadership.
• Complete required activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications while maintaining a professional presence in a school environment.

Minimum Requirements

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service 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 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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