Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Arrival Management

Allied Universal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation time after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time for a Washington, DC education-focused office location. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, issue credentials, and manage logs from the front desk while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role offers flexible anchor shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts across sites, supporting income stability and a potential path to full-time roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background check as per laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, staff, students, and guests at the front desk of an education-focused office location.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and appointments, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor logs.
• Monitor facility access and help deter unauthorized entry following site policies.
• Answer phones, provide directions, receive deliveries, and relay concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies per procedures and notify leadership as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Arrival Management in Washington, DC, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $26.15 / Hour

Job Schedule: Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, staff, students, and guests at the front desk of an education‑focused office location.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and appointments, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor logs in accordance with site‑specific procedures.
• Monitor access to the facility, manage entry requests, and help to deter unauthorized access by following established security‑related policies.
• Answer phones, provide directions and general information, receive deliveries, and communicate visitor or facility concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following emergency response procedures and notifying Allied Universal leadership and/or site contacts as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full‑time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real‑time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.

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.