Security Guard - Main Entrance Desk

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

18h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Guard - Main Entrance Desk in Los Angeles, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy retail mall location, you will be the first point of contact, welcoming guests, managing access, monitoring activity, and responding to security-related concerns with calm, clear communication. You will support a professional atmosphere through strong customer service and accurate reporting. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative team culture that puts people first and leads with integrity.

Requirements

• Have 1 or more years of security-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Being comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a retail and/or mall location.
• Control access to the property by greeting and screening visitors, issuing badges, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing guests to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other building systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity and helping to deter prohibited behavior by maintaining a professional presence.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating notifications to site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
• Complete shift documentation including incident reports, pass-down logs, and customer service notes, and communicate status updates to Allied Universal supervision and site management.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED