What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer Front Desk Security position at Allied Universal?
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Front Desk Security in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in an education location, where you will help create a welcoming presence, monitor access activity, support security-related procedures, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. This role is ideal for someone who is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, people-first approach, strong integrity, and a teamwork mindset that helps support students, staff, and visitors each day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
What You'll Do
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.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1599700
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Front Desk Security in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in an education location, where you will help create a welcoming presence, monitor access activity, support security-related procedures, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. This role is ideal for someone who is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, people-first approach, strong integrity, and a teamwork mindset that helps support students, staff, and visitors each day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk post at an education location.
- Monitor visitor access at the front desk, verify identification and/or credentials, maintain entry logs, and direct students, staff, faculty, and visitors in a professional manner.
- Respond to incidents, urgent situations, and/or requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
- Observe activity in the lobby and other assigned entry areas, report unusual behavior and/or policy violations, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
- Answer phones, provide information, document incidents and/or daily activity, and support security-related operations with clear and accurate reporting.
- 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 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.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1599700
Salary : $20