Security Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol

Overview

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.

Security Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol in Reston, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication and strong customer service. This post requires an Armed Guard Card and/or license.

Pay Rate: $20.90 / Hour

Job Schedule: Mon – Fri, 08:30 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:
  
  Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Perform armed patrol duties, maintaining a professional and controlled presence in accordance with licensing, training, and post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with site leadership and local law enforcement and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, corridors, parking areas, and perimeter spaces, documenting observations and reporting maintenance hazards and/or policy concerns.
• Monitor access points and security-related systems as assigned, complete required reports, and support investigations by preserving observations and relevant information.

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 21 years of age (and at least 21 years old for armed roles).
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable 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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