Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Part Time) in Sterling, VA to safeguard clients across diverse facilities. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, and maintain professional presence on a construction site while supporting a flexible schedule via our shift platform.

The role emphasizes customer service, disciplined post orders, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and access to exclusive tools and perks within a respectful, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screening required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state and role.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify authorization and credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit, coordinate access for deliveries, and report unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly per post orders.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, perimeter areas, and active worksite surroundings.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Incident response

Teamwork

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 Part Time Key Custody in Sterling, VA, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, and maintain a professional presence at a dynamic construction location. You will monitor access activity, communicate with employees and visitors, and help identify and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $27.14 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri01:00 PM - 05:00 PMSat01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify authorization and credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and direct authorized personnel to designated areas of the construction location.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry and exit, coordinate access for deliveries, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, perimeter areas, parking locations, and active worksite surroundings to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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.

Closing

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.