Security Officer Front Desk Reception

Allied Universal•Dover, DE

About The Position

As a Security Officer Front Desk Reception in Dover, Delaware, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence at an educational location and help safeguard clients. You will support access control, greet visitors, monitor activity, respond to security-related concerns, and communicate with students, staff, and guests. The role is full-time and pays $19.00 per hour. The listed schedule is 9:00 PM–5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; the posting also lists Thursday through Monday, 9:00 PM–5:00 AM. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, with a focus on teamwork, reliability, innovation, care, and integrity.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21 years old.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Alarm panel experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
CPR and First Aid experience is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
Monitor access to the location, greet visitors, verify credentials as required, and maintain visitor logs.
Answer phones, provide directions and information, and communicate security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.