Security Professional - Defense Desk

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Professional - Defense Desk in Annapolis, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense and more .

As a Front Desk professional in an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor entry points, check credentials, and assist visitors while maintaining a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication, supporting a welcoming environment. This post requires reliability, teamwork, and integrity, reflecting our commitment to putting people first. If the position involves driving, a valid driver's license is required.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.86 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff by carrying out security-related procedures and following site-specific policies at the front desk.
• Monitor access to the location, verifying identification and credentials of individuals entering the premises.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of daily activities and any unusual occurrences at the front desk.
• Assist with emergency response activities as needed, communicating with appropriate personnel and first responders.
• Support the overall security-related operations of the location by maintaining a professional presence at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• An active Department of Defense Secret Clearance is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required and must meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Maryland Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• 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, or have 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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 local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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