Security Officer - Flex Front Desk

Allied Universal • Lakeland, FL

3d • $15

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Flex Front Desk in Lakeland, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and team members, supporting a welcoming arrival experience while helping to deter security-related incidents. You will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor cameras and alarms, log activity, and communicate clearly with operations and supervisors. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable, innovative approach with a people-first mindset.

Requirements

• Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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 clients, employees, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and access control requirements at the front desk.
• Screen and process visitors, vendors, and drivers by verifying identification, issuing badges, maintaining visitor logs, and coordinating with internal contacts for approvals.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including receiving alarms or calls for assistance and notifying site leadership and/or emergency services per post orders.
• Monitor entry points and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and communications equipment, and document unusual activity in shift reports.
• Support distribution and logistics operations by coordinating check-in and directions for deliveries and pickups, managing keys or access cards, and helping to maintain orderly lobby and dock office traffic.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED