Security Officer - Resort Night 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 - Resort Night Patrol in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a luxury hotel and resort location, you will monitor and patrol guest areas, entrances, and back-of-house spaces, helping to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. You will complete routine rounds, document observations, respond to guest and staff needs, and communicate clearly with teams on site. With Allied Universal, you will bring agile, reliable service, act with integrity, and support a caring, people-first culture through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a hotel and resort location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest disturbances, medical calls, fire alarms, and other property-related issues.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout guest corridors, lobbies, back-of-house areas, loading docks, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and service entrances, verifying credentials and/or permissions for employees, vendors, and contractors in accordance with site procedures.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and unusual conditions, escalating concerns through the chain of command as required.
• Provide guidance and directions to guests, assist with lost and found procedures as assigned, and support guest service teams while maintaining a professional presence.
• Assist with crowd management during hotel events, conferences, and peak arrival and departure times, helping to maintain orderly movement in public areas.
• Complete required reports such as incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation with clear, timely, and accurate details.
• Support emergency response activities including evacuations, shelter-in-place procedures, and coordination with local first responders as directed by site leadership.
• Operate and/or monitor security-related equipment such as radios, key control systems, access control devices, and CCTV as assigned by post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• - A guard card/license 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.

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