Security Officer - Front Desk Operations

Job Description

Job Description

As a Security Officer Front Desk Operations in Ashburn, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic financial institution location where you will serve as the front desk presence, greeting visitors, managing access activity, and supporting security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this highly visible role, you will help to deter incidents while delivering a professional experience. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 03:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by greeting employees, visitors, and vendors at the front desk and carrying out site-specific security-related procedures for a financial institution location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, verify identification and/or visitor credentials, maintain visitor logs, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with location policies.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Answer phones, manage front desk communications, and support reporting of security-related concerns, service requests, and daily activity documentation.
• Observe entry points and high-traffic reception areas, report maintenance issues and/or suspicious behavior, and follow post orders and emergency response protocols as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• A state, county, and/or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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.