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Security Officer Welcome Station Job in Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Washington D.C., District of Columbia Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1640533 Work Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Date posted: 07/24/2026
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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 Welcome Station in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional at a professional healthcare-related location, where you will greet visitors, manage access, support daily front desk operations, and help to address security-related concerns through strong communication and attention to detail. In this welcoming role, you will represent a caring, reliable team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovative service while creating a positive first impression for everyone who enters the site.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.44 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue06:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed06:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur06:00 PM - 07:00 AM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff by following site-specific procedures, managing front desk activity, and supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and communicating security-related information to staff and guests.
- Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details according to site procedures.
- Answer phones, assist with directions and general inquiries, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence and adherence to assigned protocols.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
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.
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