Security Officer - Unarmed Perimeter Rounds

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 - Unarmed Perimeter Rounds in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a renowned cultural institution location, you will monitor and patrol galleries, entrances, and public areas, performing routine rounds, staying highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and assisting guests with clear, courteous communication. You will document observations, report concerns, and support staff and visitors with a calm, service-first approach. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.13 / 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by following site-specific procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and requesting additional support as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of galleries, exhibit spaces, offices, loading areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor entry points, visitor flow, and interior areas for unusual activity, and complete accurate reports, logs, and incident documentation per post orders.
• Support security-related operations by communicating clearly with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership, and by escalating maintenance hazards and/or operational concerns through the proper channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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.

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