Security Officer Clearance Required Full Time

Alliedbarton Security Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Front Desk with an active clearance in Charlottesville, VA. You will greet visitors, manage access, monitor security systems, and provide courteous customer service in a tech/telecom environment.

This full-time role requires an active DoD Top Secret Clearance, a daytime schedule, and a background check with a drug screen. A guard card/license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Guard Card or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage access at a front desk in a tech/media/telecom environment.
• Verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain visitor/entry records.
• Monitor front desk activity, alarms, and communications equipment; report anomalies.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly following procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk security

Clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panel experience

Guard Card or license

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 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:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 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.