Security Guard - Reception Desk
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. As a Security Guard - Reception Desk in Kearney, NE, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a fast-paced tech, media, and/or telecom location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badging, monitor alarms and cameras, and document security-related activity with clear, professional communication. You will be the first point of contact, supporting a positive guest experience while helping to reduce incidents through strong attention to detail. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, and innovation.
Requirements
- 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
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
- Operate the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining visitor access logs.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, and/or other access control systems from the desk and report irregular activity per post orders to help to deter unwanted access.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and escalating concerns through the proper channels.
- Support a professional office environment by communicating with employees, vendors, and/or delivery personnel, enforcing sign-in requirements, and reporting maintenance or operational concerns that may impact security-related operations.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
