Security Guard - Anchor Flex Armed

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 Response Patrol in Reston, 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 healthcare location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, respond to calls for assistance, and communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors. You will document activity and support site procedures while delivering customer service. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $21.90 / 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 staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
• Perform armed patrol duties with a visible presence to help to deter unwanted activity; conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, parking areas, and the perimeter as assigned.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, dispatching appropriate resources, and coordinating with clinical staff and law enforcement as directed.
• Control access to restricted areas by monitoring entrances, verifying credentials, managing visitor check-in, and/or screening deliveries according to site requirements.
• Complete detailed reports and logs of patrols, incidents, and security-related activities; maintain issued equipment and firearms in accordance with Allied Universal and site policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a DCJS license in Virginia only.
• An armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• A handcuffing certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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.