Security Officer - Reception Desk

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

8d • $23 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Reception Desk in Washington, DC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a premier commercial real estate location as a Front Desk Officer, welcoming tenants and visitors while supporting access control, visitor management, and badge and key procedures. You will remain a visible presence in the lobby, respond to questions and service requests with clear communication, and document security-related incidents and observations. Bring an agile, reliable mindset and help deliver a caring, people-first experience through teamwork and integrity.

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 to tenants, visitors, and vendors at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the location by greeting and screening visitors, confirming appointments, issuing temporary credentials, and directing individuals to the appropriate destination.
• Monitor security-related systems and communications from the front desk, including cameras, alarms, phones, and radio traffic, and report irregular activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to building management and/or emergency services as required.
• Complete required documentation such as visitor logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, and assist with key, badge, and delivery coordination per site procedures.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: 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