Security Officer - Part Time Visitor Screening

Allied Universal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Arlington, VA is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Visitor Screening to serve as the first point of contact at a corporate technology office. The role offers reliable, flexible hours with anchored shifts and opportunities to pick up extra shifts through our scheduling platform.

The position pays $21.75 per hour, with day-time weekend hours and a pathway toward full-time schedules, ongoing training, and career growth within the industry leader.

Qualifications

• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and verify identification and access.
• Issue visitor credentials and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor entry activity, cameras, and alarms; report concerns.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow emergency procedures.
• Provide front desk customer service and administrative support.

Skills

Customer service experience

Alarm panel experience

Access control

Badge experience

Comfortable using computer/tablet

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling platform

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

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 Visitor Screening in Arlington, 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: $21.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat03:00 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 a professional first point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and guests at a corporate technology office location.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry activity, access control systems, cameras, and communications equipment; report suspicious activity, access concerns, and security-related issues to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, customer-focused, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures.
• Provide customer service to clients while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and administrative duties at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements:

• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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:

• 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.

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.