Security Officer - Luxury Retail
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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Badge Issuance Desk in MC LEAN, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a high-end retail location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badges, monitor entry activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will use a computer and/or tablet to document activity and support clear communication with store teams. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable approach, act with integrity, and help deliver a people-first customer experience through teamwork.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as needed.
- Greet and assist visitors, employees, and vendors; manage check-in and/or access credential processes in accordance with location guidelines.
- Monitor lobby activity and front desk systems such as cameras, alarms, phones, and radios; promptly report concerns per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting Allied Universal supervision and/or local responders when appropriate.
- Complete shift logs and incident documentation, and communicate relevant updates to oncoming personnel and location management.
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.
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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
