Security Guard - Flex Unarmed 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 Guard - Flex Unarmed Patrol in Sterling, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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:  As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a fast-paced food and beverage location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

You will perform routine rounds, observe and report unusual activity, assist with visitor entry processes, and communicate clearly with site teams. At Allied Universal, you will work with integrity in an agile, reliable, and innovative culture that puts people first.

• Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and reporting concerns per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout food and beverage production, warehouse, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or access.
• Monitor access points and vehicle traffic as assigned, verifying identification and/or delivery information and directing drivers, employees, and contractors to appropriate locations.
• Complete routine security-related logs and incident reports, communicate status updates to site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision, and support shift transitions with clear pass-down information.

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience 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.

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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