Security Officer Armed Entry Desk

Allied Universal • Sandy Springs, GA

22h • 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 Armed Entry Desk in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution location as an armed Front Desk professional, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, observe activity, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. This customer-focused role offers the chance to stay visible, help to deter incidents, and communicate clearly while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess a DD214 with honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, and/or a corrections academy certificate.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, guests, and employees by carrying out site-specific policies, front desk procedures, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas, greet and direct visitors, verify identification and access permissions, and help to support a professional front desk presence within a financial institution location.
• Answer phones, manage visitor logs, issue temporary badges or credentials, and communicate with building personnel regarding deliveries, appointments, and/or access-related questions.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document security-related events according to site procedures.
• Observe entry points and security-related systems from the front desk, report suspicious activity, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive access control practices.

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