Security Officer - Armed Full Time

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 - Armed Capitol Patrol in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as an armed patrol officer, monitoring and patrolling assigned areas to help support a secure environment. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm professionalism. Bring strong communication and customer service skills while working with a team that values integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation, in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

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 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 visitors and staff at a government location by following site-specific procedures, access requirements, and security-related policies.
• Perform armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter routes at random and scheduled intervals to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, and other incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site representatives and emergency services as directed.
• Control entry and exit points by verifying identification, screening authorized access, monitoring surveillance and/or intrusion systems, and directing visitors to appropriate areas.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and unusual conditions in written reports and logs, maintaining chain-of-custody for evidence and following Allied Universal and site weapons handling and storage requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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