Security Armed Officer Reception Desk

Allied Universal•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

As a Security Officer Reception Desk Attendant in Atlanta, Georgia, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries including financial institutions. In this front-desk role, you will provide a welcoming and professional presence while monitoring access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and supporting security-related procedures. You will help maintain a secure environment through exceptional customer service, clear communication, integrity, and teamwork. The position is part-time and pays $20.06 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday, Friday, and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Allied Universal provides technology for claiming additional shifts, paid training, career-growth opportunities, participation in a retirement savings plan, and discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

At least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, or a corrections academy certificate.
At least 21 years of age for armed roles; at least 18 for unarmed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.
Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

An armed guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution front desk, following site-specific procedures and security policies.
Welcome visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor logs.
Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and customer inquiries, following site-specific response protocols.
Maintain a professional front desk presence, answer phones, direct guests, and communicate with building management, employees, and Allied Universal leadership.