Security Officer - DoD Clearance Required

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 - Clearance Required Media Patrol in Mc Lean, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, 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 at a leading tech and telecom location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control, document activity, and communicate clearly with teams and visitors while delivering customer-focused service. Allied Universal is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $26.92 / 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 clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology and telecommunications location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, reporting observations and actions per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout offices, corridors, stairwells, lobbies, and exterior perimeter areas, with working environments and conditions varying by site.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying credentials, directing visitors to sign-in procedures, and escalating access concerns to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Perform routine checks of doors, gates, server and equipment areas, and other critical spaces for irregularities such as unsecured entrances, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations.
• Observe and document activity using daily activity reports and incident reports, including details of patrols, alarms, maintenance issues, and interactions with staff and visitors.
• Assist with alarm and emergency notifications by communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as directed, and supporting orderly response actions.
• Support a professional workplace environment by providing directions, answering general questions, and maintaining a visible presence that helps to deter unwanted activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• - Have an active DoD Secret clearance.
• - Be 21+ years of age.
• - Customer service experience is preferred.
• - CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• - 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.
• 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.

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.