Security Officer - Patrol Alarm Response

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 Patrol Alarm Response in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. In this unarmed patrol role at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security‑related concerns, and support access control and alarm activity. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while working with a collaborative team that reflects Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and integrity‑driven values.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access control points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures; document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical events, and other critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and complete required reports.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs, incident documentation, and shift communications while providing professional support to the client location.

Requirements

• At least one year of security‑related experience.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge 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.
• 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.
• 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: Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$23.18 per hour

Schedule

• Monday: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Tuesday: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Wednesday: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Thursday: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM