Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Officer - Education Sector in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education and more .

As a Front Desk Officer in an educational setting, you will be the first point of contact, providing a welcoming presence and assisting with visitor registration. Your role involves managing access control and badge issuance, helping to deter unauthorized entry. You will utilize computer or tablet systems to maintain records and communicate with staff and visitors. Your customer service skills will be essential in creating a positive experience for all. Our team values agility, reliability, and innovation, and we prioritize a caring culture that puts people first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service by implementing security procedures and site-specific policies at the front desk.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Assist in emergency response activities as needed.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and manage visitor entry at the location.
• Maintain a professional presence and communicate clearly with staff and visitors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Maryland Security Professional Guard Card required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience with access control or badge systems is preferred.
• Possession of a valid guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.