Security Officer - Overnight Shift

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 - Streaming Studio Patrol in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading tech and telecom location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will document observations, support access control, and communicate professionally with site teams and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction while working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team in a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.29 / 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 clients, tenants, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to on-site management and/or public emergency services as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including building corridors, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry to controlled areas, following established visitor, contractor, and delivery protocols.
• Perform security-related rounds in technology-focused environments such as offices, equipment rooms, and loading areas, reporting irregular conditions such as unsecured doors, propped entrances, and/or equipment alarms to the appropriate contacts.
• Complete routine documentation such as patrol logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports with clear and accurate details.
• Operate security-related systems and devices as assigned, such as radios, access control panels, and CCTV, and report observed issues for service and/or follow-up.
• Coordinate with site personnel and other Allied Universal team members during shift turnovers to communicate site conditions, ongoing issues, and pending tasks.
• Support site-specific procedures for fire, medical, weather, and/or facility events, including directing visitors to designated areas and maintaining order until additional assistance arrives.
• Maintain a professional presence while enforcing site rules regarding prohibited items, restricted areas, and conduct, using de-escalation techniques when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• - Have customer service experience, preferred.
• - Have CPR and/or First Aid certification, preferred.
• - Have access control and/or badge 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.
• 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.

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.