Security Officer - Full Time Armed Patrol Response in Alexandria, VA

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol Response in Alexandria, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a public transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with riders and staff, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, and staff while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at commuter rail facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of stations, platforms, parking areas, rail-adjacent property, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with dispatch, law enforcement, emergency personnel, and site representatives as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, passenger areas, and restricted locations; verify credentials and control access in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports regarding incidents, patrols, observations, and interactions, and maintain required armed officer qualifications and equipment in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Experience using handcuffs, pepper spray, and a 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.

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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1698785