Security Officer Armed Weekdays Mornings

Allied Universal • Harrisonburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Armed Front Desk in Harrisonburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a government location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and responding to security-related concerns. You will help maintain an orderly environment through strong communication and customer service. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service at the front desk of a government office by greeting visitors, answering general questions, and directing individuals to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Monitor visitor access by verifying identification, following site-specific entry procedures, issuing visitor credentials as applicable, and maintaining accurate visitor records.
• Observe lobby and reception-area activity and report suspicious, unusual, or unauthorized activity to appropriate personnel in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Support a professional and orderly government-office environment by maintaining clear communication with staff, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED