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 Desk Monitor 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 education location as a Front Desk professional, welcoming students, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and other security-related procedures. In this highly visible role, you will deliver outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help to deter incidents through professionalism, reliability, and integrity. Be part of a caring, innovative team that puts people first and values teamwork every day.

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 emergency response activities appropriate for a front desk location within an educational setting.
• Greet students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or vendors at the front desk, assist with check-in processes, and communicate access protocols in a professional manner.
• Monitor lobby and entrance activity, verify identification and/or visitor credentials as required, and report unusual activity, incidents, and/or concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting campus contacts, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership when appropriate.
• Answer phones, provide directions and general information, maintain required logs and reports, and support front desk operations related to security-related policies and visitor management.

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