Security Officer - Front Desk Reception

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 - Front Desk Reception in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a dynamic education and commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, issue badges, and monitor cameras and alarms. You will document security-related activity, communicate with staff and responders, and deliver a professional first impression. This role supports an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities for an education and office environment.
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors, contractors, and deliveries; issue visitor badges, manage sign-in and sign-out logs, and coordinate with tenant and/or campus contacts for access approval.
• Monitor access control points and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and intercoms; report irregular activity and help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, coordinating with onsite staff, and/or contacting emergency services when needed.
• Complete detailed shift activity logs and incident reports, document policy violations, and communicate key information during shift turnovers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

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 relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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