Security Guard - Full Time Mornings
About The Position
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 - Nighttime Property Patrol in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a renowned cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol galleries, public spaces, and back-of-house areas, helping to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence and routine rounds. You will support visitors and staff with professional communication, incident reporting, and customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring agile, reliable, innovative service to a caring, people-first team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.
Requirements
- Be 21+ years of age.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to guests, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of galleries, exhibit spaces, public areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by post and scheduled events.
- Monitor access points and assist with visitor flow by verifying credentials where required, directing foot traffic, and reporting suspicious activity and/or policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical calls, lost child reports, and/or property concerns, and notify appropriate personnel.
- Complete security-related reports and logs, document patrol findings and incident details, and communicate updates to site management and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
