Security Officer Unarmed Active Clearance Overnights

Allied Universal•Charlottesville, VA

2d•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 Front Desk with Active Clearance in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will provide a welcoming presence, manage visitor access, support badge and alarm-panel processes, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping maintain an orderly environment. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

Possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
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

Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
Have alarm panel experience preferred.
Hold CPR certification preferred.
Have access control/badge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Serve as a professional front desk presence by greeting visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
Monitor access points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual conditions or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication procedures.
Maintain accurate visitor logs, access records, and incident documentation while supporting security-related administrative tasks and client service needs.