Security Officer Access Operations

Security Officer Access Operations

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 Access Operations in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic technology location where you will manage access control, monitor entry activity, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. In this role, you will help to deter unauthorized access, assist visitors and staff with clear communication, and contribute to a reliable, innovative team culture built on integrity, teamwork, and putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.29 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Thur 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Fri 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Sat 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Sun 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or identification, and help to deter unauthorized access to the location.
• Register visitors, issue passes as directed, maintain accurate access logs, and communicate access-related information to site personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, lobbies, and perimeter areas within the location to identify unusual activity and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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:

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Requisition ID: 2026-1638669