Security Officer Welcome Desk

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Welcome 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 professional, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, and support daily security-related operations through strong communication and attentive service. In this highly visible role, you will help create a professional first impression while embodying our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, putting people first and delivering with 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and security-related policies for a commercial office location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, verify visitor access, issue passes or credentials as directed, and maintain front desk logs and/or records in accordance with site guidelines.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with building management and/or emergency contacts when appropriate.
• Answer phones, provide directions, support check-in processes, and report maintenance, life emergency, and/or security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by maintaining an attentive presence at the front desk, observing incoming and outgoing traffic, and following escalation procedures when needed.

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