Security Guard - Unarmed Foot 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 - Unarmed Foot Patrol in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a government school location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security‑related incidents, and respond to reports with clear communication and professional customer service.

You will document activity, assist staff and visitors, and support a positive environment through teamwork. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction while working for a company that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people‑first.

Full Time

$18.50 / Hour

• Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Tue 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Wed 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thu 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri 07:00 AM - 03:00 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 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.

• Provide customer service to staff, students, and visitors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government education location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, parking areas, athletic fields, and perimeter areas to help to discourage unwanted activity and identify maintenance and access concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor authorization per site policy, and assist with directing foot and vehicle traffic during arrivals, dismissals, and special events.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including assisting with de‑escalation, contacting local public resources when needed, and supporting incident documentation.
• Complete reports and logs for patrols, incidents, and observations, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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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