Security Officer Visitor Intake Desk

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Visitor Intake Desk in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in an education location, serving as a welcoming first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors. In this stationary role, you will monitor access, support security-related procedures, and deliver outstanding customer service through clear communication and professionalism. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team leads with care, teamwork, and integrity, creating a meaningful opportunity to make a daily impact.

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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk post at an educational location.
• Monitor visitor access at the front desk by greeting students, staff, faculty, and guests, checking identification and/or visitor records, and helping to direct people according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Observe front desk activity and access points, document routine information and/or incidents, and help to deter unauthorized entry through attentive presence and reporting.
• Answer questions, provide directions, and support day-to-day front desk operations while following post orders and security-related responsibilities for the location.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED