Security Guard - Armed Foot 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 - Armed Foot Patrol in Mc Lean, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. Join Allied Universal at a hotel and resort location as an unarmed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, assist guests and staff with courteous communication, and document observations using a computer and/or tablet. Our agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $30.00 / 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 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 guests, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a hotel and resort location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest concerns, disturbances, medical situations, and fire or alarm activations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas such as lobbies, hallways, and amenity spaces and/or exterior areas such as parking lots, loading areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity for unusual behavior, report concerns, and assist with maintaining an orderly environment while supporting hotel operations.
• Complete patrol and incident documentation, communicate updates to site leadership and emergency services when needed, and assist with investigations by preserving observations and available information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years' armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have customer service experience preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• 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.

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.