Security Guard

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 Licensed Service Patrol in Ashburn, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government school location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related concerns, and support students, staff, and visitors through strong communication and customer service. In this unarmed patrol role, you will be part of a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity while making a meaningful impact each day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

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

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a public education location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with school personnel and/or public agency contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout campus buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity and/or conditions that may require attention.
• Monitor entrances, hallways, and other assigned areas to help support authorized access practices, observe daily activity, and report security‑related concerns in accordance with site procedures.
• Assist with school and location operations by providing directions, answering questions, and supporting orderly movement during arrival, dismissal, events, and/or other high‑traffic periods.

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

• 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: