Security Officer Access Services

Allied Universal • Saint Petersburg, FL

7d • 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. As a Security Officer Access Services in St Petersburg, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer at a dynamic utilities location, where you will greet visitors, manage access control and badges, monitor activity at the entrance, and deliver exceptional customer service. In this highly visible role, you will help support a professional environment through clear communication, attention to detail, and teamwork, while reflecting our values of reliability, innovation, 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

• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate for a front desk post at a utilities location.
• Monitor visitor access at the front desk, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to control entry in line with site protocols.
• Answer phones, greet employees, contractors, and visitors, and provide clear directions and information while maintaining professional front desk operations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Complete required logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and communicate unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy issues observed at the front desk.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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