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 - Museum Floor Patrol in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. 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 unarmed Patrol Officer at a renowned cultural institution, you will monitor galleries, public spaces, and back-of-house areas, conducting routine patrols and staying highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will greet visitors, support staff and/or guests with clear communication, and document observations and incidents with care. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach while staying agile, reliable, and innovative on every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $24.13 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur11:15 AM - 07:15 PMFri09:45 AM - 05:45 PMSun09:45 AM - 05:45 PM

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 visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a museum or cultural institution setting.Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including providing clear directions, documenting details, and notifying appropriate personnel.Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, exhibits, administrative areas, loading areas, and perimeter spaces to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations.Monitor access points and public spaces, checking credentials when required and assisting with orderly entry, exit, and crowd flow during peak attendance and special events.Observe and report unusual activity, suspicious behavior, and/or potential threats to people, property, and collections, escalating concerns through the site chain of command.Complete daily activity reports and incident reports with accurate, timely information per Allied Universal and site requirements.Support emergency procedures such as alarms, evacuations, medical calls, and/or weather-related actions by following post orders and coordinating with site contacts and first responders.Maintain a professional presence and appearance, providing courteous assistance and de-escalation when addressing policy issues such as restricted areas, photography rules, and/or prohibited items.Operate and/or monitor security-related systems as assigned, such as radios, key control, and visitor management logs, and report malfunctions or irregularities.Work in varying environments and conditions based on the location, including indoor public areas, back-of-house spaces, and outdoor routes.

Minimum Requirements:

Be 21+ years of age.CPR Certification 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.

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.