Security Officer - Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth opportunities

Health and benefits package

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control in Ashburn, VA to guard entry points at a financial institution. You will verify credentials, monitor access, and respond to alarms while delivering excellent customer service. This full-time role requires at least 2 years in security and a high school diploma.

You'll work a daytime schedule with steady shifts and be part of a team that values reliability, integrity, and a caring culture. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution.
• Operate access control systems and verify credentials per policy.
• Respond effectively to alarms and security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution by carrying out access control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and maintain entry/exit records per site requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents and alarms with calm, problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, interior areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control systems

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm panel experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Access Control in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a financial institution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and respond to alarms and security-related concerns. You will maintain a visible presence, help deter incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, and maintain accurate entry and exit records in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established communication channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, interior areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Assist with maintaining a professional, orderly environment by directing visitors, supporting badge and key control processes, and reporting policy violations or unusual activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience preferred.
• Hold a state, county, or city-issued security-related license 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.

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.

Closing

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.