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 - Main Lobby Desk in McLean, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a premier retail location, you will welcome guests, manage access control and badge processes, and support a positive visitor experience while monitoring cameras and alarms for security-related concerns. You will document activity, communicate clearly with store teams, and respond to issues with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / 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 clients, guests, and store teams by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff the front desk and main entry area, greeting and directing visitors, managing sign-in and/or badge processes, and supporting access control for back-of-house areas.
• Monitor the sales floor entry and nearby areas from the front desk, watching for suspicious behavior and/or policy violations, and communicating observations to store leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including completing notifications and supporting de-escalation when needed.
• Document activities, incidents, and service requests in written reports and/or electronic logs, and coordinate with local law enforcement and/or emergency services when directed by site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access Control/Badge Experience - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - 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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