Security Officer Unarmed Foot Patrol

Allied Universal North Americas 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 - Unarmed Foot 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 cultural institution you will monitor galleries and public spaces conduct routine patrols and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet guests assist staff communicate clearly and document observations while supporting a welcoming visitor experience. With Allied Universal you will bring an agile reliable and innovative approach delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity in a caring people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.13 / 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 Youll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests staff and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures location-specific policies and when appropriate emergency response activities within a cultural institution setting.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries exhibit areas entrances loading areas offices and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points greet and direct visitors verify badges and/or credentials where required and assist with crowd flow during events peak visitation periods and special exhibitions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner including assisting with de-escalation contacting site leadership and/or public responders and documenting actions taken.
• Complete routine reports and detailed incident documentation communicate observations to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management and support opening and closing checks as assigned.

Minimum 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 drivers 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: .

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