Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible

Allied Universal•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible in Palmdale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide professional customer service. You will maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents while supporting a positive experience for employees and guests. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Requirements

Have at least six months of armed security-related experience, law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.
Possess a California weapons permit with a 9mm caliber endorsement.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional front-desk customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology-focused location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing individuals in accordance with site requirements.
Monitor lobby activity, access-control systems, cameras, alarms, phones, and/or communication systems; promptly report unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following established response procedures.
Maintain accurate records and complete required reports regarding visitors, incidents, deliveries, access requests, and other front-desk activities.