Security Officer Reception Concierge
Overview
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 Reception Concierge in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer in a commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, and support daily security-related operations through clear communication and professional presence. This role offers the chance to make a strong first impression while helping to deter incidents and support a well-run environment. At Allied Universal, you will be part of a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $33.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur09:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM - 05:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the front desk.
- Monitor lobby activity, manage visitor check-in and sign-out processes, verify identification and credentials, and help to control access to the location in accordance with property policies.
- Answer questions, provide directions, and support reception-related needs while maintaining awareness of security-related concerns and reporting unusual activity to site leadership.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and communicating with building management and/or emergency responders when needed.
- Receive deliveries, coordinate with tenants and/or authorized personnel, and maintain accurate front desk logs, visitor records, and other required security-related documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
- Loss prevention experience is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- A guard card and/or license is preferred.
- CPR certification 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 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.
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.