Security Guard - Lobby Reception Post

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 Guard - Lobby Reception Post in Glendale, 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 office location, supporting a welcoming environment while helping manage security-related operations. You will greet visitors, verify identification, issue and track badges, monitor access points, respond to alarms and/or panel notifications, and communicate clearly with building staff. Join a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Staff the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, managing sign-in and badge processes as required by site policy, and monitoring access points and lobby activity to help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Answer phones and/or radio calls, coordinate with building staff and first responders when needed, and document incidents, requests, and observations in written and/or electronic reports.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to post orders and client expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1+ years of Security Experience.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Alarm Panel 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: 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.