Security Officer Armed Front Desk Clearance Required

Allied Universal•Houston, TX

1d•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 Front Desk Clearance Required in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a government location, you will provide a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring access, verifying credentials, assisting visitors, and responding to security-related concerns. Your communication and customer service skills will help support a secure environment for employees and guests. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide how we put people first.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
Possess an armed guard card or license.
Possess a college degree.
Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
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 visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a government location.
Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, issuing visitor passes as directed, maintaining accurate entry records, and communicating access concerns to appropriate personnel.
Operate the front desk, answer incoming calls, provide directions and general information, and route visitors and inquiries to the appropriate departments.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
Maintain awareness of activity in the reception area and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and security-related concerns to site leadership and/or emergency personnel.