**Full Time**

**Hourly pay $21.74**

**Must have 2 years of Armed Security experience**

**Must have an active Armed Virginia Security Officer Guard Card with Firearm endorsement.**

**Weekday**

**Mon & Tues 4pm-12am**

**Sat & Sun 8am-8pm**

As a **Security Officer Armed Patrol Operative** in **Fairfax, VA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a healthcare location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will bring professionalism, integrity, and teamwork to every shift while contributing to a caring, agile, and reliable culture.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site leadership and/or emergency personnel.

+ Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including entrances, parking areas, perimeters, and other assigned areas, helping to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.

+ Monitor access points and visitor activity, helping to verify authorization for entry into restricted areas while following healthcare location protocols and security-related procedures.

+ Carry authorized equipment in accordance with post orders and applicable requirements, maintaining a professional presence while supporting staff during medical, behavioral, and/or emergency situations.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.

+ Possess an armed guard card and/or license.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton are preferred.

+ 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.

**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:** 2026-1602534

**Location:** United States-Virginia-Fairfax

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security