Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Service

Allied Universal; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an unarmed Security Officer in Ashburn, VA to protect students, staff, and visitors at a public education location. You will patrol, monitor access points, and respond to incidents while documenting activity and maintaining a welcoming environment.

The role requires strong customer service and comfort with computers, plus the ability to pass background and drug screening. Schedule includes daytime shifts with varied hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Applicants subject to background checks and drug screen.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and vendors per policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings and grounds to deter issues.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; report suspicious behavior.
• Prepare clear incident reports and communicate with school personnel and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Background check compliance

Drug screening

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Unarmed Patrol Service in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a public education location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will communicate professionally, respond to security-related concerns, and document activity using computer or tablet tools. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:15 AM - 03:15 PMTue07:15 AM - 03:15 PMWed07:15 AM - 03:15 PMThur07:15 AM - 03:15 PMFri07:15 AM - 03:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established school district procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, report suspicious behavior or policy violations, and assist with directing visitors in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and communicate observations, concerns, and/or emergency information to appropriate school personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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.