Flexible Part-Time Security Officer – Front Desk

Alliedbarton Security Services; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Credential Processing in Herndon, VA. This position offers flexible hours with fixed anchor shifts and opportunities to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $19.31 per hour. The role includes front desk responsibilities, access control, visitor management, and incident response, with part-time hours and potential progression toward full-time based on site needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with access control and badge processes is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or vendors at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Greet visitors, maintain visitor logs, verify identification and/or access authorization, and issue visitor credentials in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and other security‑related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, tenant concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide building information, and maintain accurate records and reports related to front desk activities.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Credential Processing in Herndon, VA. This position offers flexible hours with fixed anchor shifts and opportunities to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $19.31 per hour. The role includes front desk responsibilities, access control, visitor management, and incident response, with part-time hours and potential progression toward full-time based on site needs.