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 Full Time in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location. You will help manage site access, verify credentials, monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. Bring a people-first approach while working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology infrastructure location by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue temporary access credentials, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to access control alarms, unauthorized access attempts, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to established protocols.
- Monitor cameras, alarm systems, and other access control equipment; report malfunctions, unusual activity, and security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, lobby areas, business spaces, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with access control and badges is preferred.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- This is primarily a driving post.
- Comfort 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.
- 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.
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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