Security Officer

ICS Security Services
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2024
Position Overview

ICS Security has immediate openings for Unarmed Security officers in the Arlington, VA area. We have full and part time overnight shifts available. The bulk of our sites include grocery stores, shopping centers, warehouses, communities, and more. We are seeking dependable, hardworking individuals that are ready to take on a new job making their communities feel safer. We offer benefits after a 90 day probationary period, and a 401k with company matching after employees have been with us for one (1) year, and federal holidays receive holiday pay.

Essential Functions

While duties may vary from site to site, the most common duties include:

  • Scan tours throughout the shift

  • Foot patrol of sites

  • Standing for the duration of the shift (excludes mobile shifts)

  • Acting as a deterrent for theft, vandalism, loitering, etc.

  • Writing daily activity reports

  • Observing and reporting incidents to supervisors and clients

  • And most importantly, providing peace of mind to the communities which we serve

Work Experience
Required Experience:
1 to 2 years

 As a bare minimum, we do require the following for Unarmed guards:

  • Must have an ACTIVE (Non-expired) DCJS Unarmed Security Officer Certification
  • Reliable transportation

  • A valid state-issued ID (meaning non-expired)

The below are incredibly helpful and do open up more opportunities for those who have them:

  • A valid driver's license - we often have mobile shifts, which require a valid (meaning non-expired) driver's license

  • OC Spray Certification
  • Handcuff Certification
  • Baton Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The majority of our sites require standing for the duration of the shifts and may involve walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of vehicles, or other physically demanding activities.


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