Security Guard - Flex Armed Gate Patrol

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 Guard - Flex Armed Gate Patrol in Woodbridge, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 at a fast-paced healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication. You will support staff, patients, and visitors with professional customer service, document activity, and partner with your team. At Allied Universal, you will act with integrity and deliver through teamwork in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $27.00 / 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 patients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical facility disturbances, visitor management concerns, and/or disruptive behavior.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access points by monitoring doors, gates, and restricted areas, verifying authorization as required, and assisting with wayfinding and/or directing individuals to appropriate hospital resources.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, patrol activities, and/or unusual conditions, and communicate updates to site leadership, Allied Universal supervision, and/or local responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Have 6 months or more of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

Salary : $27