Security Officer

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 Dispatch Specialist in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch professional at a dynamic tech location, where you will monitor activity, coordinate responses, document incidents, and support security-related operations through clear communication and strong attention to detail. In this role, you will help maintain a professional presence while delivering great customer service. Be part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and grounded in a caring culture and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.18 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate for the location.
• Monitor dispatch communications, cameras, alarms, radios, and other site systems, and coordinate timely responses to incidents, requests for assistance, and unusual activity.
• Document incidents, maintenance concerns, visitor activity, and other security-related events in logs and reports with clear, accurate, and timely details.
• Support access control operations by verifying credentials, processing visitor and contractor entry requests, and communicating with site contacts regarding deliveries, escorts, and after-hours activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter as assigned, and report hazards, equipment issues, and policy concerns to help to deter disruptions and/or unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer and/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.

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.