Security Officer Full Time Access Point Operations

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools program

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits and retirement plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Sterling, VA is seeking a Security Officer to protect clients at a technology infrastructure location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to visitors and staff.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule, competitive hourly pay, opportunities for training and career growth, and the chance to join a nationwide team that values integrity, teamwork, and service.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a technology location.
• Monitor and manage access-control points, verify credentials, and maintain visitor logs.
• Respond to alarms and incidents calmly and coordinate with site contacts and responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of interior/exterior areas and report any security concerns.
• Prepare accurate shift reports and maintain documentation of activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

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.

Security Officer Full Time Access Point Operations 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 at a dynamic technology location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment. Through visible presence, clear communication, and professional customer service, you will help deter security-related incidents while supporting site operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.29 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Fri 05:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Sat 05:00 PM - 05:00 AM
• Sun 05:00 PM - 05:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology infrastructure location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and manage access-control points, including verifying credentials, processing authorized visitors, maintaining visitor logs, and reporting access discrepancies according to site procedures.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate with appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior areas, exterior grounds, entry points, and perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions, unsecured access points, or policy concerns.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation related to visitor activity, incidents, access-control events, and shift operations.

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.