Security Officer

1 week ago


Manassas, Virginia, United States Allied Universal® Full time
Job Overview

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company that offers rewarding careers with a sense of purpose. Our team members work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment, serving our communities and customers with excellence.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and more for most full-time positions.

Job Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and security of facilities through effective patrol and surveillance.
  • Maintain proficiency in the use of protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
  • Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances to management.
  • Preserve order and enforce regulations and directives for the site.
  • Monitor CCTV systems and alarms, and report safety concerns and security breaches.
  • Maintain awareness of site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
  • Meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, employees, and guests.
  • Answer questions and assist guests and employees, and answer phones or greet guests/employees in a professional manner.
  • Patrol facilities on foot or in a vehicle.
  • May be required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations, covering special projects, call-offs, vacations, and open shifts.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; at least 21 years of age.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
  • Must be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying, maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the License at all times while on duty.
  • As a condition of employment, candidate must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test and may be required to pass a Driver's Record check.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines.
  • Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
  • Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
  • Must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner, including with clients.
  • Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client-specific sites.
  • Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently; high level of compliance and unwavering integrity to oversee and ensure policies are enforced in a self-directed environment.
  • Must be able to frequently prepare reports and read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • 3 years civilian law enforcement
    • 3 years private or corporate security experience
    • 3 years military experience with a positive discharge
    • Criminal Justice Degree or law enforcement-related degree, Associates or higher
    • Graduate of a law enforcement training academy
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear (communicate verbally in person and via regular telephone equipment), and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence, and reports in English.
  • The employee must constantly walk, stand, reach with both hands and arms, and must be able to drive a vehicle. The employee may occasionally maneuver up to 40 pounds. May be required to climb stairs on an intermittent basis at client sites.
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, or heat.
  • Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment, with the ability to successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Includes being able to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities and engage them to perform at optimum levels.
  • Remain flexible to ever-changing environments; adapt well to different situations.

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.


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