Security Officer Patrol Reception

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 join a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Patrol Reception in Sterling, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part‑Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security‑related incidents, and support access awareness through strong communication and customer service.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Mon and Tue 10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access control activities, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner and document security‑related concerns according to site guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, production areas, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Support a clean and professional environment by observing food and beverage location rules, directing visitors as needed, and communicating clearly with site personnel regarding security‑related matters.

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 Benefits:
  
  Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest your future.
• 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:

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