Security Guard Afternoons _ FT

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 Welcome Center Specialist in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced tech location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will greet guests, manage access, monitor activity from a stationary post, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional customer service while supporting a welcoming environment through teamwork, integrity, and a reliable, innovative approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.94 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining front desk logs.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Support security-related operations by monitoring cameras, alarm indicators, and entry activity from the front desk and reporting concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist employees, guests, and contractors with directions, visitor processing, and security-related questions while helping to deter unauthorized access to the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A guard card/license 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.

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.