Company Overview:

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, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Pay Rate: $25.21 / hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional level customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Efficiently handle emergency situations, providing safety and direction to clients and customers
• Answer and respond to events and situations received in person, via phone and/or radio
• Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
• Provide security support the data center during times of inclement weather or other infrastructure interruptions
• Conduct patrols around the business and perimeter on foot and with a vehicle
• Ensure people entering and exiting the office space correctly sign-in by assigning the appropriate badge and applying the approved compliance codes
• Mitigate unwanted intruders and see that visitors are always escorted

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess, or be able to obtain, the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of physical security experience within the last five (5) years
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language fluently
• Proficiently skilled in the use of technology such as a desktop computer and mobile applications to document activities and tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
• Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events and to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) registration
• Military or law enforcement experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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.