Security Officer Part Time Patrol Observation

Allied Universal; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer in Columbia, MD. You will provide professional customer service, conduct patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with a calm, solution-focused approach.

Join a dynamic team at a technology location, with a flexible schedule and the chance to build a shift that fits your life while upholding safety and integrity for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation will be conducted as a condition of employment.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors by following site procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office spaces, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; report unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow reporting/escalation procedures.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and incident reports to deter unwanted activity.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 Part Time Patrol Observation in Columbia, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas at a dynamic technology location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will conduct routine rounds, report concerns, support access-related activities, and provide professional customer service and clear communication. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Sun: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors by carrying out client procedures, site‑specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office spaces, common areas, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to identify and report security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation while helping to deter unwanted activity through a visible presence.

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:

• 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.