Security Officer - Patrol Response with Active Clearance

Alliedbarton Security Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Health & retirement benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Response with Active Clearance in Arlington, VA. You will patrol, monitor access points, respond to incidents, and provide excellent customer service to tenants and visitors at a commercial real estate site.

Position Type: Full Time; Pay Rate: $27.39 per hour. Shifts include daytime to evening hours, with a schedule that supports steady coverage. Training and growth opportunities are offered within a dynamic team oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security-related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Guard card/license preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen per law.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of interiors, exteriors, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity and maintenance concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, documenting actions.

Skills

Security experience

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Customer service

CPR certification

Guard card/license

Background check

Drug screen

High school diploma

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 Response with Active Clearance in Arlington, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for tenants and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where caring, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or contractors at a commercial real estate location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of building interiors, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, tenant, and contractor activity; report suspicious behavior, hazards, and maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Prepare clear, accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation, and maintain professional communication with Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card/license 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.

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.