Security Officer Front Desk Security

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 Security in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in an education location, where you will help create a welcoming presence, monitor access activity, support security-related procedures, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. This role is ideal for someone who is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, people-first approach, strong integrity, and a teamwork mindset that helps support students, staff, and visitors each day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk post at an education location.
• Monitor visitor access at the front desk, verify identification and/or credentials, maintain entry logs, and direct students, staff, faculty, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents, urgent situations, and/or requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Observe activity in the lobby and other assigned entry areas, report unusual behavior and/or policy violations, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
• Answer phones, provide information, document incidents and/or daily activity, and support security-related operations with clear and accurate reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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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