Security Officer – Tech Site | Growth & Benefits

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Full Time security professional in Sterling, VA to perform access control and visitor management at a technology and telecommunications site. The role involves monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and responding to incidents with professional, calm problem-solving.

Flexible evening shifts are required. Minimum requirements include being at least 18 years old for unarmed roles, a high school diploma, and passing background and drug screening as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check as per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a technology and telecommunications location by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue and collect access badges, and maintain accurate visitor and access-related records.
• Control entry and exit of personnel, contractors, vendors, and deliveries in accordance with site procedures, escalating discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, access-related concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifications according to site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Full Time security professional in Sterling, VA to perform access control and visitor management at a technology and telecommunications site. The role involves monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and responding to incidents with professional, calm problem-solving.

Flexible evening shifts are required. Minimum requirements include being at least 18 years old for unarmed roles, a high school diploma, and passing background and drug screening as applicable.