Security Officer Front Desk Clearance Required

About the role

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 Front Desk Clearance Required in McLean, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Professional at a technology-focused location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, and support a professional, secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Welcome visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and access records in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor entry activity, alarms, cameras, and/or other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication protocols.
• Assist with directing guests, answering phones, receiving deliveries, and communicating professionally with employees, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership.

Requirements

• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• 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. A drug screen to the extent permitted by law and a valid driver’s license for driving positions only may also be required.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay and Schedule

Position Type: Full Time, Pay Rate: $34.96 / Hour. The job schedule is as follows: DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Tue06:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Wed06:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Fri06:00 AM - 02:00 PM.