Security Officer - Patrol (21+)

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 (21+) in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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 an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a cultural institution location, you will monitor and patrol galleries, public areas, and exterior grounds, conducting routine rounds and remaining visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet visitors and staff, provide clear communication, and respond to concerns with professionalism. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, puts people first, works through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.13 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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 in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries, exhibit areas, offices, loading areas, and perimeter routes, noting unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns and reporting findings per post orders.
• Monitor access points and interior spaces to help maintain orderly entry, support visitor flow during peak periods and/or special events, and assist with directing individuals to approved areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, lost children, and/or suspicious activity, and document actions taken in written reports.
• Observe alarms, cameras, and/or other systems when assigned, communicate by radio and/or phone with site representatives and Allied Universal leadership, and support incident documentation and shift turnover briefings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.