Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Route Observation

Requisition ID: 2026-1697418

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 Unarmed Patrol Route Observation in Falls Church, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As a Driving Unarmed Security Officer at a retail and mall location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for shoppers, tenants, and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring for people and teamwork drive every shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, shoppers, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail common areas, parking areas, exterior perimeter, and other assigned locations to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Monitor access points, observe activity within assigned areas, and report suspicious behavior, property concerns, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and location requirements.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.