Security Officer - Part Time Lobby Reception

Allied Universal • Dulles, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for lobby reception at a commercial real estate location in Dulles, Virginia. The role provides consistent hours at an assigned site, with a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. The employee may claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform and can build up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week while retaining the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $23.67 per hour. The posted schedule is Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.

The position combines front-desk customer service with site-specific security procedures. The officer welcomes tenants, visitors, and vendors; verifies identification and access authorization; maintains visitor records; monitors reception and access areas; and responds professionally to incidents and requests for assistance. Other front-desk duties include directing visitors, receiving deliveries, answering phones, and providing general information.

Applicants must be at least 18 for unarmed roles or 21 for armed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is contingent on applicable background and drug screening. Licensing may be required under state or local rules. 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 as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements if required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors at the front desk while following site-specific security procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials as directed, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor logs.
• Monitor access points, reception-area activity, alarms, and communication systems, and report unusual conditions or security concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations, following established emergency response procedures.
• Direct visitors, receive deliveries, answer phones, and provide general information while maintaining a professional front-desk presence.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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