Security Officer with Active Clearance Desk Reception

Allied Universal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer to join a technology-focused site in Sterling, VA. You will staff the front desk, greet visitors, verify access, and maintain credentials while enforcing site procedures and safety rules.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, respond to incidents, and coordinate with site contacts and local responders as needed. A DoD Secret Clearance is required and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation will be conducted as a condition of employment.
• Drug screening to the extent permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security procedures at a technology-focused location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor/access records.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and communications systems; escalate irregular activity per procedures.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, professional manner; coordinate with site contacts and responders as needed.
• Maintain a professional lobby presence and deter unauthorized access through visitor-management practices.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Observation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Guard card or license

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.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Tue: 12:0 AM - 08:00 AM
• Wed: 12:0 AM - 08:00 AM
• Thur: 12:0 AM - 08:00 AM
• Fri: 12:0 AM - 08:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a technology-focused location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and communications systems, escalating irregular activity or access concerns according to established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain a professional lobby presence, provide directions and general assistance, and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent visitor-management practices.

Minimum Requirements

• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortably using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

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.