Security Officer - Full Time Front Desk Access

Allied Universal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access

Career growth

Retirement savings plan

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Front Desk Access Management in Arlington, VA. You will be the welcoming, professional presence at a busy site, managing front desk access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and supporting a secure environment using computer systems.

This role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and integrity while responding to incidents, maintaining visitor logs, and coordinating with site contacts.

Qualifications

• Guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• A background check will be conducted as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while following site procedures.
• Monitor and manage front desk access, greet visitors, verify credentials, and maintain logs.
• Respond to incidents calmly and escalate as needed.
• Answer calls, provide directions, and support communication between visitors and site contacts.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity and report unusual security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer/tablet literacy

Access control

18/21 age requirement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Badge access systems

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 Full Time Front Desk Access Management in Arlington, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal, you will be a welcoming, professional presence at a busy location. You will manage access control, greet visitors, monitor entry activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service. Using computer or tablet systems, you will support a secure environment while reflecting our agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.01 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and manage front desk access, greet visitors, verify credentials, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Answer incoming calls, provide directions and information, and support communication between visitors, employees, and site contacts.
• Maintain awareness of activity at the front desk and report unusual activity or security-related concerns according to site policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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:

• 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.