Security Officer Unarmed Clearance Required Part Time

Allied Universal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to claim shifts

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer Reception to greet visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, and deliver top-level customer service in a technology, media, and telecommunications environment. This role offers a flexible weekend shift and the opportunity to contribute to a safe, welcoming site while supporting emergency procedures and incident response.

A DoD Top Secret clearance is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is needed,

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
• Experience with access control and badges is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment, following site procedures.
• Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying IDs, issuing credentials, and directing to contacts.
• Monitor access points and security-related systems, reporting concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, professional manner per emergency procedures.
• Answer calls, relay site information, and maintain logs and reports for a professional reception area.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Front desk security

Visitor management

Emergency response

Customer service experience

Alarm panel experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Badge management

Emergency systems

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 Reception Security Clearance Part Time in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As a Front Desk Officer in a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service. Your professional presence and communication skills will help support a secure, welcoming environment while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture. Collaborate with team members and act with integrity as you address security-related concerns and help deter incidents.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Fri 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sun 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment, following site-specific procedures and Allied Universal standards.
• Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in records, and directing individuals to appropriate contacts or locations.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity, access concerns, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following emergency response procedures.
• Answer incoming calls, communicate site information, maintain required logs and reports, and support a professional, orderly reception area.

Minimum Requirements

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

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.