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Security Guard - Armed Foot Patrol

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Allied Universal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Security Guard, Site Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Guard - Armed Foot Patrol
** in  
** Mc Lean, VA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. Join Allied Universal at a hotel and resort location as an unarmed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, assist guests and staff with courteous communication, and document observations using a computer and/or tablet.

Our agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Tue
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Wed
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Thur
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Fri
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to guests, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a hotel and resort location.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest concerns, disturbances, medical situations, and fire or alarm activations.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas such as lobbies, hallways, and amenity spaces and/or exterior areas such as parking lots, loading areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity.

+ Monitor access points and observe activity for unusual behavior, report concerns, and assist with maintaining an orderly environment while supporting hotel operations.

+ Complete patrol and incident documentation, communicate updates to site leadership and emergency services when needed, and assist with investigations by preserving observations and available information.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Have 1+ years' armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

+ Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.

+ Have customer service experience 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.

** 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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