Security Officer – Unarmed Patrol Duties

Job Description

About the Job

Overview

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.

Job Title: Security Officer – Unarmed Patrol Duties

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Description

As a Security Officer – Unarmed Patrol Duties in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, specifically a Utilities location in this role. 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. As a Patrol Officer at a utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, completing routine rounds and staying highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, use site technology to communicate updates, and assist employees and visitors with professional customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work as part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.67 / Hour

Job Schedule

This role primarily involves overnight shifts:

• Saturday: 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM
• Sunday: 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM

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.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site management and/or public responders as required by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facilities, yards, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access, identify unusual conditions, and report maintenance or operational concerns.
• Control access through gates and/or designated entry points by verifying identification, logging visitors and vehicles, and directing authorized traffic according to site procedures.
• Complete detailed reports and logs, communicate observations to supervisors and site contacts, and support investigations by documenting security-related incidents and preserving relevant information.

Minimum Requirements

• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED as required by the client.
• Be 21+ years of age (as required by the client for this role).
• Be at least 18 years of age (general company requirement for unarmed roles).
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet, preferred.
• Have a guard card and/or license, preferred.
• Have CPR certification, preferred.
• 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 driver’s license will be required for driving positions only (this is an unarmed patrol duty role, check with recruiter if driving is involved).

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.

Requisition ID: 2026-1553535