Security Officer PT Reception

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

3d • 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 Screening 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. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a dynamic education location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and badge procedures. You will monitor entry activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local 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

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or vendors while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related protocols at an educational location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and direct visitors, verify access credentials, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Monitor access points, surveillance systems, alarms, and/or communications equipment, reporting unusual activity or security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; coordinate with appropriate campus personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain a professional presence at the assigned post to help deter unauthorized access and support a welcoming educational environment.

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