Security Officer Unarmed Active Clearance Overnights

Allied Universal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Front Desk with Active Clearance in Charlottesville, VA. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, manage access, and respond to security incidents.

This full-time role pays $22.00 per hour, with shifts from 2:00 AM to 12:00 PM Tue–Fri at a technology-focused location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and visitor assistance at a technology-focused site.
• Ability to verify identification and authorize access.
• Comfort with using computers/tablets for log and badge tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and verify IDs and authorization.
• Issue visitor credentials and direct guests per site rules.
• Monitor access points and report unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms following escalation procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs and support administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk presence

Access control

Calm under pressure

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Alarm panel experience

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.

As a Security Officer Front Desk with Active Clearance in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will provide a welcoming presence, manage visitor access, support badge and alarm-panel processes, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping maintain an orderly environment. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 02:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Wed: 02:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Thur: 02:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Fri: 02:00 AM - 12:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Serve as a professional front desk presence by greeting visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual conditions or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, access records, and incident documentation while supporting security-related administrative tasks and client service needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience preferred.
• Hold CPR certification preferred.
• Have access control/badge experience 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.

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.