Security Officer - Flex Municipal Patrol

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 - Flex Municipal Patrol in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, manage access points as needed, and assist visitors and staff with professional service and clear communication. Working with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, you will contribute to a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity on every shift.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $21.45 / 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 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:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, fire alarms, disturbances, and unusual activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor and control access through designated entrances, verifying identification, directing visitors to sign-in procedures, and/or issuing visitor credentials in accordance with site policy.
• Observe and report suspicious behavior, damaged property, open doors, and other irregular conditions; document findings in daily activity reports and incident reports.
• Communicate with site personnel and Allied Universal supervision using radios, phones, and/or electronic reporting systems; relay clear information and request assistance when needed.
• Support crowd management and orderly public interaction during meetings, hearings, and/or high-traffic periods by providing directions and maintaining professional presence.
• Perform checks of doors, gates, elevators, stairwells, and other key areas during patrol; report maintenance issues and/or hazards through established channels.
• Follow post orders and government facility rules regarding restricted areas, prohibited items, and privacy requirements; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Participate in required training and briefings, and complete assigned administrative tasks such as log entries, key control documentation, and shift turnover communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Be 21+ years of age.
• - Have 2+ years' law enforcement, military, and/or corrections experience.
• - Customer service experience is preferred.
• - Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• - Being comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• - 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 driver's license will be required for driving positions only.
• 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.

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.