Security Officer Visible 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.

As a Security Officer Visible Patrol in Richmond, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a government location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents. In this people-first role, you will provide outstanding customer service and communication while supporting daily operations with teamwork, integrity, and a reliable approach that reflects our agile and innovative culture.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon  03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thur 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fri 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access‑related protocols, and/or emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate observations to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, road access points, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report security‑related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, visitor activity, and/or restricted areas in accordance with post instructions, and document incidents, observations, and daily activities in required reports.
• Support traffic and pedestrian flow during routine operations, special activities, and/or changing site conditions while following site policies and direction from Allied Universal and location leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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: