Security Officer - Access Desk

Allied Universal • Northlake, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Desk in Northlake, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech, media, and telecom location as a Front Desk Professional, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, support badge processes, and monitor security-related activity with professionalism and care. In this highly visible role, you will help to deter incidents through strong communication, attention to detail, and a people-first approach grounded in teamwork, reliability, and integrity.

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

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas, greet employees, visitors, and vendors, and verify identification, access permissions, and visitor processing requirements in accordance with site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when needed.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity, document daily events and incident information, and support access control, badge distribution, and other security-related administrative tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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