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 - Foot Patrol in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Allied Universal Patrol Officer at a leading tech and telecom location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site teams, and assist visitors and employees with a customer-first approach. Join a caring, agile, and innovative team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 clients, employees, and visitors by carrying out site-specific policies, access procedures, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a large tech location.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of interior workspaces, loading and delivery areas, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor alarms, surveillance systems, and entry points; respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and escalate to Allied Universal supervision and/or local authorities as required by post orders.
• Control access by verifying credentials, directing visitors and contractors to proper destinations, and supporting orderly queuing and check-in processes during peak shift changes and high-traffic periods.
• Complete detailed daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift handoffs; document observations and follow up on maintenance and security-related concerns according to site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR and/or First Aid certification preferred.
• Guard Card and/or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet 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.