Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization in Sterling, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

Earn $19.29 per hour with a schedule spanning early shifts. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate logs while upholding site policies and safety procedures at a technology infrastructure location.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local regulations.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain access/incident logs.
• Respond to access-related incidents and alarms in a calm, proactive manner following site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility, entry points, perimeter, and restricted areas.
• Support protection of sensitive infrastructure by following escort and restricted-area procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Credential verification

Incident logging

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. Your visible presence, clear communication, and attention to detail help deter incidents while supporting security-related operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.29 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Tue 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Thur 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a technology infrastructure location.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate access and incident logs.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, entry points, perimeter, and restricted areas to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Support the protection of sensitive technology infrastructure by following established visitor escort, delivery, and restricted-area access procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.