Security Officer

Security Officer, Visitor Desk

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 Desk in Herndon, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal at a professional commercial real estate location where you will serve as the front desk presence, greeting visitors, managing access, and supporting daily security-related operations.

In this highly visible role, you will use strong communication and customer service skills to help create a welcoming environment while contributing to incident awareness and response. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.39 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM;
Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities for a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor access at the front desk by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and communicating with building staff as needed.
• Respond to incidents, tenant concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating issues through proper reporting channels.
• Answer phones, assist with directional support, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence and consistent application of security-related procedures.
• Complete required documentation, incident reports, and/or daily activity logs related to front desk operations and building access activity.

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

• 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: