Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
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 Associate in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer in a commercial real estate location, where you will welcome tenants and visitors, manage access, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this stationary role, you will help to address security-related concerns while reflecting our values of being agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, team-oriented culture and integrity at the core of every interaction.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $24.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, managing front desk activity, and supporting security-related protocols for a commercial office location.
- Monitor lobby access, verify visitor information, issue guest credentials as directed, and help to deter unauthorized entry through attentive front desk presence and policy-driven screening.
- Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with building management, emergency contacts, and/or Allied Universal leadership as appropriate.
- Answer phones, greet incoming guests, maintain visitor and delivery logs, and support day-to-day administrative and security-related documentation at the front desk.
- Observe and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations within the reception and entry areas, and escalate issues according to site procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- A guard card or 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
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
2026-1558551