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Temp Shift Supervisor

Temp Shift Supervisor

Arlington, Virginia Position: Type Temporary Shift Type: Evening Req ID: 2025-1379366 Work Days Available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday Date posted: 05/15/2025
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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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Mobile Search Supervisor. The Mobile Search Supervisor will supervise and assist the Mobile Search Officer as needed while they operate and screen all incoming delivery vehicles, to our customer’s facilities, using the Vehicle Search Truck. The Mobile Search Officer ensures all vehicles and cargo are properly screened for explosives, hazardous materials, narcotics, weapons, or other contraband.

$24.72 / hr

Temporary : Thursday - Sunday 3pm - 11pm

Must be 21+ years of age

Must have at least 3+ years of Security Experience

Must have valid drivers license

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee that all aspects of the security function on the Mobile Search area are performed in a diligent manner (staffing, scheduling, and on-site training all Allied Universal personnel assigned to their area)
  • Ensure that contract-required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met
  • Maintain overtime to a minimal or preset requirement designated by Allied Universal
  • Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her area while operating the different tools and systems such as Scan Drive and X-ray machine
  • Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders)
  • Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under his/her direct supervision
  • Respond to client requests
  • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
  • Provide direction and instruction to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties
  • Disciplinary action/commendation decisions pertaining to security personnel
  • Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
  • Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
  • Make recommendations concerning disciplinary action/commendation decisions pertaining to security personnel

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
  • Valid driver’s license if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Service in the active-duty military, military reserves, or National Guard
    • Service in Auxiliary Police or Police Cadets
    • Minimum of one year verifiable and successful supervisory experience in security-related industry
    • Associate's degree or higher in any discipline
  • Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
  • Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Problem solving skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Able to compile, sort, and interpret data
  • Research and investigative skills; able to compile information
  • Able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
  • Teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
  • Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
  • A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
  • Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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