Security Officer - Front Desk Temporary

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 in King George, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Allied Universal Front Desk Officer at a fast-paced tech and telecommunications location, you will be the first point of contact for employees, guests, and vendors, helping manage access, verify credentials, and support visitor check-in using computer or tablet tools. You will monitor cameras and alarms, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with site teams. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, a caring people-first culture, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.92 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and employees at a front desk location by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access by greeting visitors, verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and/or sign-out logs, and directing guests to the correct destinations.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other access control systems from the front desk, reporting irregular activity and documenting observations per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services as required.
• Complete detailed reports and shift documentation, including visitor activity, incident details, and routine communications with client representatives and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have CPR certification preferred.
• Have a guard card and/or license 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.

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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