Security Officer

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 - Visitor Reception Desk in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal, you will be the first point of contact at a professional location, greeting guests, managing visitor check-in, answering questions, and supporting access control. You will monitor activity from the front desk, document security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with staff and responders as needed. Bring a customer-focused mindset and help deliver an agile, reliable, and innovative experience through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or employees by following site-specific policies, access control procedures, and other security-related post orders at the front desk.
• Monitor and document visitor, vendor, and/or contractor check-in and check-out, including issuing credentials and directing individuals to the appropriate destination.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and coordinate notifications to site contacts for arrivals, deliveries, and/or security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Complete required reports and logs, including incident documentation, visitor records, and shift activity summaries, and communicate relevant information during post handoff.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card/License 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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