Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver Threat Recognition

About the role

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Threat Recognition in Leesburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government. As an Armed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. This driving post requires an armed guard license and a valid driver’s license. You will provide exceptional customer service and communication while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and integrity-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Screen visitors and their belongings in accordance with established government facility procedures, escalating prohibited items, access issues, and unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following post orders and coordinating with law enforcement and emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required logs regarding patrols, visitor screening activity, incidents, and security-related observations.

Requirements

• Possess at least two years of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a Virginia DCJS license.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$24.00 / Hour

Schedule

• Monday 11:15 AM – 9:15 PM
• Tuesday 11:15 AM – 9:15 PM
• Friday 11:15 AM – 9:15 PM
• Sunday 11:45 AM – 5:15 PM