Security Guard Flex

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 - Flex Plant Patrol in Alexandria, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, 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 unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a food and beverage location, you will complete routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related issues, support access control, and document activity using site technology. You will be a friendly point of contact for employees, drivers, and visitors, providing clear communication and customer service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and delivers through teamwork with integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $16.00 / 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 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 personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical situations, fire alarms, equipment-related hazards, and suspicious activity.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of the facility, including production areas, warehouses, shipping and receiving docks, office areas, parking areas, and the perimeter.
• Help to maintain access control by monitoring entry and exit points, checking identification and/or visitor authorization as directed by site procedures.
• Monitor cameras, alarm systems, and other site equipment as assigned, and report irregular conditions per post orders.
• Complete detailed shift reports, incident reports, and patrol documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.
• Communicate clearly with site management, truck drivers, vendors, and employees to support orderly movement through gates, docks, and restricted areas.
• Assist with key control and/or badge issuance processes as assigned, including logging, tracking, and reporting discrepancies.
• Provide direction and de-escalation support during disputes and/or disruptions, and request law enforcement and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Follow all post orders and instructions from Allied Universal leadership, and participate in required training related to site policies and emergency response procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is 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.