Security Officer - Patrol Access Alarm Systems

Alliedbarton Security Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits Package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Access Alarm Systems in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on unarmed security at a financial institution, performing patrols, monitoring access, and responding to alarms while delivering professional customer service.

As a full-time position, you will support site-specific policies, incident reporting, and collaboration with team members. The company highlights growth, smart tools for shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Experience with access control and badge handling preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and escalate concerns per site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitors and staff per site access-control procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and communicate observations to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Access control

Alarm panel experience

Customer service

Computer/tablet literacy

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 Patrol Access Alarm Systems in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to alarms and facility needs, and provide professional customer service to employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.27 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site-specific procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, employee, and vendor activity in accordance with site-specific access-control procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and communicate observations, suspicious activity, and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience preferred.
• Have customer service experience 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.

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.