Bilingual Unarmed Security Officer - Bilingual/Spanish

K&T Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

K&T Security in Washington, DC is seeking a bilingual Spanish-English Unarmed Security Officer to support access control and customer service duties in a high-traffic facility. The role requires strong communication in both languages, a professional demeanor, and the ability to manage access while ensuring safety and courtesy for visitors and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a valid DC SO license, 2+ years of security or law enforcement experience, smartphone access for scheduling and

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Reliable, courteous and experienced in high-traffic environments.
• Wamiliar with de-escalation techniques and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access at the main entrance of the facility.
• Communicate effectively with Spanish- and English-speaking visitors, staff, and community members.
• Verify identification, log visitors, and enforce access protocols.
• Provide customer service and assistance to the public and on-site staff.
• Deter unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
• Observe and report any suspicious behavior or safety concerns.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor while using de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Document activities and incidents in detailed daily reports.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong communication

De-escalation

Job description

Bilingual Unarmed Security Officer (Spanish-English) – Washington, DC

Job Description

K&T Security is hiring a Spanish, unarmed bilingual Security Officer to support access control and customer service duties. This position requires strong communication skills in both English and Spanish, a professional demeanor, and the ability to manage access in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, courteous, and experienced in working with diverse populations in high-traffic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access at the main entrance of the facility.
• Communicate effectively with Spanish- and English-speaking visitors, staff, and community members.
• Verify identification, log visitors, and enforce access protocols.
• Provide customer service and assistance to the public and on-site staff.
• Deter unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
• Observe and report any suspicious behavior or safety concerns.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor while using de‑escalation techniques as needed.
• Document activities and incidents in detailed daily reports.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $20–$23, depending on experience
• Schedule: Daytime hours only; no nights or weekends
• Training: Paid training, with advancement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• License: Must have a valid SO License issued by the District of Columbia
• Language: Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in security or law enforcement, with access control experience
• Technology: Must own a smartphone (Android or iPhone) to access required apps for scheduling and reporting
• Uniform: Must comply with K&T uniform and appearance standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in multilingual and/or multicultural environments
• Military or law enforcement background

Equal Opportunity Employer

K&T Security is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.