Security Officer - Armed Vehicle Patrol

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 Vehicle Patrol in Leesburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as an armed patrol officer, helping to maintain order through high-visibility patrols and security-related presence. You will conduct routine rounds, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering professional customer service.

This post requires an armed guard card or license, and you will be part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and guided by 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 by following site-specific protocols at a government location, including access control, visitor processing, and other security-related procedures.
• Perform armed post duties in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and Allied Universal policies, including maintaining control and accountability of issued equipment.
• Conduct screening and entry point operations, including monitoring entrances, verifying identification, managing visitor logs, and coordinating with onsite personnel for authorized access.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and notifying appropriate parties as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity, identify security-related concerns, and complete required reports and/or logs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Have at least 6 months of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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:

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