Security Officer Front Desk

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

1d • 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 Visitor Management Associate in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic educational location where you will serve as the welcoming presence at the front desk, assist with visitor access, support security-related procedures, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will help create a professional environment through teamwork, integrity, and a reliable approach while staying responsive to daily activity and the needs of students, staff, and guests.

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, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a busy educational location.
• Monitor the front desk area, greet students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors, and help direct foot traffic in accordance with location access guidelines.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and help communicate relevant details to campus contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Maintain awareness of lobby and entry activity, document routine information and/or unusual events, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
• Support visitor management functions such as checking identification, confirming access permissions, issuing passes when required, and/or following location protocols for deliveries and guest check-in.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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