Security Guard - Afternoon Shift
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
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 Entry Control Specialist in Sterling, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will manage access control, monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will help address security-related concerns, remain visible to help discourage incidents, and bring our agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first values to life through teamwork and integrity.
Type
Full Time
Pay Rate$19.29 / Hour
Job ScheduleDay Time Mon
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thur
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Fri
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sat
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sun
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access within the location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting security-related concerns and communicating with site contacts as needed.
- Maintain visitor logs, badge records, and other access-related documentation in accordance with site procedures and technology-focused location requirements.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, as assigned, while observing for unusual activity and reporting security-related issues.
- 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.
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