Security Officer Armed Patrol

As a  Security Officer Armed Patrol Operations  in  Reston, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a leading tech location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access activities with professionalism and strong communication.

This role offers the opportunity to work in an agile, reliable, and innovative environment where teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture make a meaningful impact every day.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $29.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day  Time      Mon  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Tue  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Wed  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Thur  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Fri  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What You'll Do:
Provide customer service to all visitors, employees, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations.
Monitor access points, verify credentials, and support visitor and delivery processing in accordance with site protocols for restricted and/or sensitive areas.
Maintain readiness to operate assigned security-related equipment and authorized defensive tools, following post orders and reporting requirements while supporting a professional on-site presence.

Minimum Requirements:

Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
Be at least 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.
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.
Why Join Us:
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.