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Security Officer

As a **Security Officer Patrol Ambassador** in **Ashburn, VA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a government education location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will be part of a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tue07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wed07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thur07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Fri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities across an educational campus environment.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with school administrators, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.

+ Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site protocols, verify credentials when required, and document security-related concerns, incidents, and/or policy violations.

+ Support campus operations during arrival, dismissal, after-hours events, and/or other scheduled activities by maintaining a visible presence and following post orders and reporting procedures.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ A guard card or license is preferred.

+ CPR certification is 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.

**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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1606934

**Location:** United States-Virginia-Ashburn

**Job Category:** Security Officer


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