Security Officer Armed Part Time

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 Armed Federal Patrol in Surry, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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 Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government transportation location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to alarms and calls for service, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.25 / 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 and personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Carry and maintain authorized duty firearm and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies, post orders, and applicable laws, completing required checks and documentation.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, vehicle yards, and perimeter points to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and security-related concerns.
• Control access at designated points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and directing deliveries and service providers according to site procedures.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, radios, and other systems, reporting irregular activity and coordinating responses with site representatives as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing first response actions within the scope of training and post orders.
• Assist with traffic control and routing of vehicles and pedestrians during peak activity, special events, road operations, and/or facility movements as directed by post orders.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and shift activity documentation, escalating issues through the chain of command and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Interact professionally with local law enforcement and emergency services when requested, preserving the scene and providing observations until relieved.
• Support a professional environment by enforcing site rules related to restricted areas, prohibited items, and/or prohibited behavior in a respectful, service-oriented manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.