Security Officer Unarmed Clearance Required Full Time

Alliedbarton Security Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Front Desk with Active Clearance in Charlottesville, VA. You will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor alarm panels, and provide exceptional customer service at a technology-focused location.

This full-time role offers a $22.00 per hour pay rate, with schedule Mon–Fri 2:00 AM–10:00 AM. An active DoD Top Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Guard card/license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and verify identification and access.
• Monitor front desk activity and security systems.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow protocols.
• Maintain visitor logs and communicate with leadership.
• Provide exceptional customer service at a tech-focused site.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Alarm Panel Experience

Guard Card

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 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 at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor alarm panels, and provide exceptional customer service. Your visible presence and clear communication will help support a secure, professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 AM - 10:00 AMTue02:00 AM - 10:00 AMWed02:00 AM - 10:00 AMThur02:00 AM - 10:00 AMFri02:00 AM - 10:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a technology-focused front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Greet visitors professionally, verify identification and access authorization, maintain visitor records, and communicate arrival information according to site-specific procedures.
• Monitor front desk activity, access points, and security-related systems as assigned, escalating unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and emergency response protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs, complete required reports, and provide clear communication to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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 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.