Security Officer Clearance Required Full Time

Allied Universal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Front Desk Security Officer with an active DoD Top Secret clearance for a site in Charlottesville, VA. You will greet visitors, verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain records at a technology/telecom location.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional service while monitoring access and security systems. Position is full-time with a pay rate of $22.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required or able to obtain one.
• Experience providing front desk customer service in a security environment preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage access at a front desk in a tech/telecom environment.
• Monitor security systems and report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain visitor records.
• Respond calmly to incidents following emergency procedures.

Skills

DoD Top Secret Clearance

Customer service experience

Tech-savvy

Guard Card or license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Charlottesville

• Category (Portal Searching): Security Officer Level
• Workdays Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shifts Available: Morning
• Business Unit: AUS

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

Security Officer Front Desk with Active Clearance in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional supporting a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor security-related systems, and provide exceptional customer service. You will serve as a professional, approachable presence while communicating clearly with guests and site personnel. At Allied Universal, you will contribute to an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture that delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wed: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, employees, and contractors at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, manage access requests, verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate visitor and entry records in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor front desk activity, access points, alarms, and communications equipment, reporting unusual activity or security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain a professional, courteous presence that helps to deter unauthorized access while supporting a welcoming experience for authorized visitors and personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Possess a Guard Card or 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1662188