Security Guard - Flex Reception Post

Job Description

Job Description

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 Guard - Flex Reception Post in Mc Lean, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 a Front Desk Officer in a retail location, you will welcome guests, manage check-ins, and support access control while serving as a visible presence for security-related concerns. You will monitor activity from the desk, communicate clearly with store teams, and respond to incidents with professionalism and respect. At Allied Universal, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $22.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSun12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

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 clients and visitors at the front desk by following site-specific policies, completing required documentation, and supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access to the retail location by greeting guests, verifying identification and/or authorization as required, issuing visitor credentials, and directing visitors to the appropriate area.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems from the front desk and report suspicious activity and/or policy violations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with local responders and completing clear, timely incident reports.
• Support loss prevention efforts by maintaining a professional presence at entry points, observing customer traffic patterns, and helping to deter theft and/or disorderly conduct through communication and visibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet 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.

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1553727