Security Officer Part Time - Weekends

Allied Universal; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Herndon, VA seeks a Part Time Unarmed Security Officer to patrol aerospace/defense locations, deter incidents, and support access control. You will provide customer service and maintain a visible security presence.

Youll monitor alarms, verify credentials, respond calmly to incidents, and document activities. This role offers a flexible schedule and growth opportunities within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with alarm panels.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation as per laws.
• Drug screen as required.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and personnel while carrying out security-related procedures.
• Conduct patrols of facilities, restricted areas, and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and report unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, professional manner and escalate as needed.
• Document patrols, observations, incidents, and security-related activities in reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Observation vigilance

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panels

Access control systems

Badge systems

Computer/tablet usage

Driver's license (driving positions)

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 Unarmed Patrol Alarm Acknowledgment in Herndon, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. 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 at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while contributing to Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.05 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSun04:00 PM - 12:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, restricted areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations at an aerospace and defense environment.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity according to site-specific procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Document patrols, observations, incidents, and security-related activities in clear and accurate reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 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.