Security Officer - Front Desk Coordinator

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 - Front Desk Coordinator 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 greet associates and guests, support access control and visitor processes, monitor activity through front‑of‑house systems, and document security‑related incidents with clear communication. You will be a steady, professional presence that helps to deter unwanted activity while delivering a people‑first experience.

At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring culture built on integrity, teamwork, and agile, innovative service.

• Mon: 10:30 AM - 07:30 PM
• Fri: 10:30 AM - 07:30 PM
• Sat: 10:30 AM - 07:30 PM
• Sun: 11:30 AM - 06:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to visitors and store team members by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as needed.
• Staff the front desk and help manage access by greeting visitors, verifying identification as required, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor and delivery logs.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other security‑related systems from the front desk, and report unusual activity or policy concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including de‑escalation support and timely notification to local authorities when directed.
• Support retail loss prevention efforts by observing customer traffic near entry and exit areas, reporting suspicious behavior, and assisting with incident documentation and reporting.

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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:

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