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 Rover in Fairfax, 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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will respond with professionalism, communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors, and deliver customer service aligned with Allied Universal values of being agile, reliable, and innovative while acting with integrity and teamwork. This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card/license.

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 clients in a healthcare location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation of disruptive behavior and coordinating with clinical staff and/or local law enforcement as directed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or policy violations.
• Control access by screening visitors, monitoring entrances, and verifying credentials in accordance with site policies, while maintaining a professional, service-oriented presence.
• Complete timely security-related reports and documentation, including incident reports, patrol logs, and shift handoff information, and communicate relevant updates to site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton 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.