Security Officer Full Time Reception Intake

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 Full Time Reception Intake in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in an education setting, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence, supporting access control, visitor management, and clear communication with students, staff, and guests. You will help maintain a secure environment by observing activity, responding to security-related concerns, and providing exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.15 / Hour

21+ Years of Age
2+ Years' Law Enforcement/Military Police/Corrections Experience

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members at the front desk of an education-related location while following site-specific procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the facility by greeting guests, verifying visitor credentials, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining accurate visitor records.
• Answer phones, provide directions, and communicate routine inquiries or concerns to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Monitor front desk activity, access control systems, and available cameras, reporting unusual activity or security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner and assist with emergency response activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two or more years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and a baton 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.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, Eligible for our company's health and retirement plans
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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: www.aus.com.

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