Security Officer Entry Desk
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 - Senior Living Entry Desk in Cambridge, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, 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 in an education location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors while supporting security-related access control and lobby monitoring. You will help to deter incidents through a professional, visible presence, clear communication, and timely documentation of concerns. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, contribute to a caring culture that puts people first, and deliver through teamwork while acting with integrity.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service at the front desk by following site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and/or visitor management requirements.
- Greet and screen students, staff, vendors, and visitors; verify identification and/or authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain entry logs.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, phones, radios, and building communication systems; document observations and report unusual activity per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response actions and/or notifications as directed.
- Complete required reports such as incident reports, shift activity logs, and access records, and communicate updates to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
