Security Officer - Front Desk - Full Time

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 - Full Time in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Front Desk professional with Allied Universal at a residential location, you will be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, providing a welcoming presence and assisting with access control. Your role involves monitoring entry points, responding to inquiries, and delivering exceptional customer service while helping to deter security-related incidents. Joining our team means embracing our culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation, where your commitment to people-first service makes a real impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.35 / 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 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 excellent customer service to residents, guests, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies at the front desk.
• Monitor access control to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or activity within the residential location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations at the front desk in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Communicate and coordinate with Allied Universal management, property staff, and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and visitor logs as required by site-specific protocols.
• Remain alert and attentive to activities at the front desk, promptly addressing inquiries and reporting concerns.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate by following established procedures and providing pertinent information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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: www.aus.com.

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