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.
As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Part Time in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Security Officer with Allied Universal, you will conduct routine patrols across a transit-focused location, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service to passengers and staff. This driving post offers the opportunity to respond to incidents, communicate clearly, and support a welcoming environment while demonstrating our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $21.63 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including situations involving transit facilities, vehicles, and surrounding areas.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned transit locations, including buildings, platforms, parking areas, and perimeter areas, as permitted by site-specific policies and applicable laws.
- Monitor for and report suspicious activity, hazards, unauthorized access, and other security-related concerns; document observations and incidents in accordance with site procedures.
- Assist with access control, visitor interactions, and coordination with local law enforcement and emergency responders when needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
- Possess an armed guard card or license.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification is 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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 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: www.aus.com/offices.