Security Officer Front Desk Specialist

Allied Universal

20h • $20

About The Position

As a Security Officer Front Desk Specialist in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. At a busy educational location, our Front Desk Professional helps create a welcoming presence by managing access, greeting students, staff, and visitors, monitoring activity from a stationary post, and supporting security-related responses through clear communication and strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring a caring, reliable approach, work with integrity, and join a team that values innovation and people-first service.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, visitor reception duties, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor the front desk area, verify identification and/or access permissions, and direct students, staff, faculty, visitors, and vendors to the appropriate destination.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with campus contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Support access control activities for academic buildings and offices by helping to deter unauthorized entry, observing front lobby activity, and reporting unusual behavior or policy concerns.
• Answer phones, assist with sign-in processes, maintain required logs and records, and provide professional assistance in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees