Security Officer - Badging Desk

Allied Universal • San Carlos, CA

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 Lobby Desk Associate in San Carlos, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in a dynamic commercial real estate location, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and support security-related protocols with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to make a strong first impression, provide exceptional customer service and communication, and contribute through teamwork, reliability, innovation, agility, and integrity every day.

Requirements

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, managing front desk activity, and supporting security-related protocols for a commercial office location.
• Monitor lobby and entry activity, verify visitor access credentials, maintain visitor logs, and communicate with building contacts regarding arrivals, deliveries, and/or access requests.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and escalate concerns to the appropriate contacts when needed.
• Answer phones, greet guests, provide directions, and assist with front desk communications while helping to support a professional and welcoming environment.
• Prepare reports related to incidents, visitor activity, and daily front desk operations, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive observation and adherence to post procedures.

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