Security Officer - Armed

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.

As a Security Officer - Armed Boundary Rounds in Reston, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and provide clear, professional customer service and communication to patients, visitors, and staff. This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card or license. Join Allied Universal to support a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.90 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, suspicious activity, and/or policy concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of hallways, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or disruptive behavior.
• Control access by monitoring doors and visitor flow, verifying authorization as required, and directing individuals to the correct departments or waiting areas.
• Complete routine reports and incident documentation, communicate observations during shift transitions, and assist with security-related checks such as monitoring for unsecured doors and/or restricted-area compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Baton certification is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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.

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