Security Professional - Full Time

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.
Allied Universal® is hiring an Armed Security Officer. The Armed Security Officer provides armed protective services in accordance with Allied Universal standards for a high profile customer. Duties include armed patrols, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and customer service. The Armed Security Officer will help ensure the safety of customer personnel, visitors, and property by deterring threats, enforcing procedures, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and strict adherence to security protocols.

Job site is located in Alexandria, VA
Site pay starting at $38.10/hr plus H&W ( pending suitability and training completion)
Paid training at $25.00
Must have 3 recent years of experience as either military, law enforcement, or armed security
All officers are required to pass a medical and physical agility test

NEXT TRAINING CLASS STARTS ON 08.03.26

Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property
Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing
Handle security issues and emergency situations according to protocol
Follow all directives relating to site-specific operations including manuals and post orders
Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle
Answer phones, monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms
High school diploma or equivalent
Current driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
Federal and state firearms qualifications
National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) certification
Minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience
Minimum of one (1) year full-time armed civilian law enforcement experience
Able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
able to speak, read, and write fluently in English
able to compile, sort, and interpret data
Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance
Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business or a closely related field
Healt h insurance and eligible for our company's retirement plans
Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
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. 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: