Security Officer - Flex Gatehouse Access

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 - Flex Gatehouse Access in Sterling, 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 Flex 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:  As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a tech and telecom location, you will manage access control, greet visitors and staff, verify credentials, and support badge and entry procedures.

You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents while documenting activity and communicating clearly with site teams. Our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, caring culture, teamwork, and integrity make this a role where you can make an impact every shift.

Position Type:
Flex

Pay Rate: $23.30 / Hour

Job Schedule: Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Control access at assigned entry points by verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, and directing visitors to appropriate check-in areas.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, access control systems, and related communications; document unusual activity and notify appropriate personnel per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications, completing incident reports, and supporting on-site response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, loading docks, and perimeter gates to help to deter unauthorized access and report maintenance and/or security-related concerns.

• Experience working a primarily driving post is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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.

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:

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