Security Officer

Allied Universal • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Reception Operations in Arlington, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer at a prestigious financial institution location, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and support a professional, welcoming environment. In this stationary role, you will help to deter security-related incidents through strong customer service, clear communication, and attention to detail while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor visitor access at the front desk, verify identification and credentials, and maintain entry records in support of security-related procedures.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Answer questions, direct guests and employees, and support day-to-day lobby operations at a financial institution location while following established security-related policies.
• Observe activity in the reception and entrance areas and report concerns, hazards, and/or policy violations to the appropriate personnel.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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