Security Officer - Defense Front Desk

Allied Universal•Mesa, AZ

30d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Defense Front Desk in Mesa, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, 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. As a Front Desk Security Officer at an aerospace and defense location, you will greet employees and visitors, manage access procedures, verify credentials, and support a professional lobby experience. You will monitor entry activity, document incidents, and communicate clearly with site teams to help reduce security-related concerns. Backed by Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach while working with integrity and a people-first mindset.

Requirements

Have 1 or more years of security-related experience.
Be 21 or more years of age.
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

CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
Staff the front desk and main entry area, greeting and directing visitors, answering phones, and providing general information while maintaining a professional presence.
Support facility access control by checking identification, validating authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and documenting entries and exits in accordance with site requirements.
Coordinate visitor processing, including appointment verification, host notifications, and maintaining visitor logs and credential accountability.
Assist with badge-related administration such as temporary badge issuance, deactivation requests, and routing access questions to the appropriate site contact.
Monitor cameras, access control panels, alarms, and/or communication systems from the front desk area and report irregular activity according to post orders.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting emergency services and notifying site leadership as directed.
Complete detailed reports of daily activity, incident reports, and other required documentation, maintaining accurate records for Allied Universal and the location.
Support package, delivery, and service vendor check-in by verifying credentials, documenting arrivals, and coordinating with receiving and/or facility contacts per site policy.
Participate in required briefings and training and follow Allied Universal and site procedures for confidentiality and controlled information handling as applicable.

Benefits

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

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