Security Officer Part Time Reception Security Coordinator

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

14h • 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 Part Time Reception Security Coordinator in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, Commercial Real Estate, 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. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal, you will serve as a welcoming presence at an education and commercial real estate location, supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related communications. You will provide exceptional customer service, respond to routine concerns, and help maintain an orderly environment. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• 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

• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, employees, and education community members by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff the front desk and serve as a professional point of contact, greeting visitors, verifying access authorization, and directing guests in accordance with building and organizational procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, visitor logs, and security-related systems, reporting unusual activity or concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and emergency response protocols.
• Support a welcoming, professional environment within a commercial office and education-focused location while helping to deter unauthorized access.

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