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 an Armed Security Officer - in Fairfax, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as government buildings and properties and more. As an Armed Security Professional with Allied Universal at our locations, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas to help to deter security-related incidents and provide a welcoming presence. Your visible patrols and strong communication skills will support a secure environment for staff and visitors. Join a team that values reliability, innovation, and integrity, and where people always come first.

Position Type: Part 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to hospital staff, patients, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with access control issues, disturbances, and medical facility codes as directed by site procedures.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and communications systems; document and report incidents, suspicious activity, and policy violations per post orders.
• Control access at doors, gates, and sensitive areas by checking identification, directing foot and vehicle traffic, and coordinating with hospital staff and/or local responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Must have 2 years of Armed related experience.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an Active Armed VA DCJS
• Handcuff, pepper spray, and baton experience are preferred, but will train if needed.
• CPR and first aid certification are preferred but will train if needed.
• Will have to pass the contracts required SO4 Shoot at the range.
• Will have to take the contracts required polygraph.
• 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.
• 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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