Security Officer - Downtown

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 - County Patrol in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal in a government location as an unarmed patrol officer, supporting a welcoming and orderly environment through high-visibility rounds, access checks, and prompt reporting of security-related concerns. You will build positive connections with staff and visitors, communicate clearly, and document observations with care and integrity. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset as you work with a team that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.50 / 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 by carrying out post orders, site-specific procedures, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, perimeters, and grounds, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor and vehicle screening, issuing directions and routing individuals to the appropriate departments.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site contacts and/or public agencies as required.
• Complete detailed shift activity reports and incident documentation, communicate status updates to Allied Universal supervision, and support security-related inspections and audits as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.