Security Officer Welcome Station

Allied Universal • Washington, DC

7d • 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 Welcome Station in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional at a professional healthcare-related location, where you will greet visitors, manage access, support daily front desk operations, and help to address security-related concerns through strong communication and attention to detail. In this welcoming role, you will represent a caring, reliable team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovative service while creating a positive first impression for everyone who enters the site.

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 clients, visitors, and staff by following site-specific procedures, managing front desk activity, and supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and communicating security-related information to staff and guests.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details according to site procedures.
• Answer phones, assist with directions and general inquiries, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence and adherence to assigned protocols.

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