Security Officer - Access Control Desk

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 - Access Control Desk in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a government location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor processing, and conduct routine patrols to help reduce security-related incidents. You will stay visible, communicate clearly, and provide a welcoming, professional presence for staff and guests. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.50 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or vendors by following site-specific access control procedures, identification checks, badging, and visitor management protocols.
• Monitor entry points, screening areas, and/or lobby activity to help to deter unauthorized access, and report irregular conditions per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate internal staff and/or local emergency services as directed.
• Operate and observe security-related systems such as CCTV, intrusion alarms, radios, and access control software, and communicate status updates to leadership as required.
• Complete detailed reports and logs regarding access activity, incidents, and/or policy violations, and assist with administrative security-related tasks in accordance with government location requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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.