Security Officer - Part Time Visitor Screening

Allied Universal • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for visitor screening at a corporate technology office in Arlington, Virginia. The role provides a designated weekly anchor shift at an assigned site, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform. Additional shifts can allow employees to work up to 40 hours per week, with the flexibility to scale back. The position pays $21.75 per hour and is scheduled Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

The Security Officer serves as a professional first point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and guests. Duties include screening visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing credentials, maintaining records, monitoring security systems, reporting concerns, responding to incidents, and providing customer service while following site procedures.

Applicants must meet the applicable age requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Licensing may be required under state or local regulations. A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any licensing requirements applicable under state or local laws and regulations.
• Provide a valid driver's license for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Alarm panel experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience.
• Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional first point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and guests at a corporate technology office.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry activity, access control systems, cameras, and communications equipment; report suspicious activity, access concerns, and security-related issues to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and in a customer-focused, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures.
• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and front-desk administrative duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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