Security Officer

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.

As a Security Officer Visitor Management in Arlington, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional, where you will be the welcoming first point of contact at a dynamic location. In this stationary role, you will help support security-related operations by monitoring access, assisting visitors, observing activity, and sharing clear communication. Guided by a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture, you will deliver excellent service through teamwork and integrity every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.01 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thu 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor front desk activity, manage visitor check-in and sign-in processes, and help to deter unauthorized access through access control and badge verification procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
• Answer questions, provide directions, and support daily front desk operations while maintaining accurate logs, reports, and other required documentation.

• A current guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

• 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: