Front Desk Security Officer - Growth & Benefits

Alliedbarton Security Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Front Desk Full Time in Charlottesville, VA. You will greet visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor alarm panels, and deliver outstanding customer service to keep the site secure and welcoming.

The role requires a professional presence, clear communication, and adherence to emergency procedures. Training and growth opportunities are offered as part of Allied Universal’s commitment to people-first security.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Licensing requirements subject to local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a tech-focused office location.
• Manage front-desk access procedures by greeting visitors, verifying authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records.
• Monitor calls, alarms, cameras, and access-control notifications, escalating concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly while following emergency procedures.
• Support security-related administrative duties, including logs, deliveries, guest directions, and site communications.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge issuance

Alarm panel experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Front Desk Full Time in Charlottesville, VA. You will greet visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor alarm panels, and deliver outstanding customer service to keep the site secure and welcoming.

The role requires a professional presence, clear communication, and adherence to emergency procedures. Training and growth opportunities are offered as part of Allied Universal’s commitment to people-first security.