Security Guard - Flex Lobby Desk

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 Lobby Desk in McLean, 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. Join Allied Universal at a high-end retail location as a Front Desk Security Officer, where you will be the welcoming first point of contact for guests and team members. You will support security-related operations by greeting visitors, managing access and badges, monitoring activity through systems, and communicating clearly with store leadership. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to a caring, people-first culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:30 AM - 07:30 PMSun11:30 AM - 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 guests and store associates at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Manage access control at the main entrance and front desk, including greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing temporary badges as directed, and directing individuals to the correct location.
• Monitor the front desk area for unusual activity and report concerns promptly to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision to help to deter potential issues.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions taken per post orders.
• Support retail loss prevention and brand protection efforts by observing customer traffic near entrances, maintaining professional presence, and communicating with store management regarding security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable 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.

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

2026-1553728