Security Officer - Full Time Unarmed Patrol License Readiness
About the role
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 Full Time Unarmed Patrol License Readiness in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting an educational government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide outstanding customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team, where reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and community members by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established school and district protocols.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or unauthorized access.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, provide directions and assistance, and report concerns to appropriate school personnel and/or emergency responders.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.
Requirements
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfortably using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- CPR certification 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.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour
Schedule
Full Time, Daytime: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Requisition ID: 2026-1711013