Security Officer - Building Entry Desk

Allied Universal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology for shift claiming

Paid training and career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan, medical and dental insurance

Discounts on top brands through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer for the Building Entry Desk in Washington, DC. The role involves providing security and customer service, including greeting visitors, verifying access, and monitoring entry points.

This position requires 1 year of security experience and a high school diploma. Candidates must be 21 years old for armed roles. Benefits include smart tools, career growth opportunities, and financial and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of security experience required.
• 21 years of age minimum for armed roles.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk following security procedures.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify ID, and issue visitor credentials.
• Monitor access control systems and document unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and notify site leadership as needed.
• Complete reports and maintain shift documentation.

Skills

Customer service experience

Security experience

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer - Building Entry Desk

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 – Building Entry Desk in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. In a healthcare location, you will greet visitors, verify access, manage badges and logs, and monitor entry points and cameras while providing a welcoming, customer-focused presence. You will respond to questions and security-related concerns, communicate clearly with staff, and help to deter incidents through visibility and professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach to every shift.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

Day Time: Monday 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Friday 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Sunday 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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.

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and/or appointments, issue visitor credentials, and direct guests to the appropriate location in accordance with facility procedures.
• Monitor access control systems, alarms, and camera views as assigned, and document unusual activity and/or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and notify site leadership and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Complete required reports and logs, maintain shift documentation, and communicate key information during post hand-off to help deter unauthorized access and/or disruptions.

Minimum Requirements

• Have 1 year of security experience.
• Be 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Requisition ID 2026-1539584.