Security Officer - Part Time Reception

Allied Universal; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for part-time reception in Herndon, VA. This role focuses on front desk security, visitor management, and responsive incident handling in a high-traffic environment.

The position offers fixed anchor shifts with optional additional shifts through a scheduling platform, enabling reliable hours and the potential to increase earnings with pick-up shifts across sites.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a front desk in a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by following security procedures and site policies.
• Monitor facility access by verifying visitor credentials, issuing badges, maintaining logs, and directing guests as required.
• Answer incoming calls, receive deliveries, and communicate visitor arrivals or security concerns to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly, following escalation procedures.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity and report unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Access control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Security Officer - Part Time Reception

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon

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

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 Assurance in Herndon, VA, 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: $22.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 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 customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Answer incoming calls, receive deliveries, and communicate visitor arrivals or security-related concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity and report unusual activity, access concerns, or facility issues to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Customer service 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1658545