Security Officer - Front Desk

Allied Universal • Lafayette, IN

7d • 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 Front Desk in Lafayette, IN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in an educational setting, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence for students, staff, and visitors. You will manage access, respond to security-related concerns, communicate clearly, and provide exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team, where integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork help create a secure learning environment.

Requirements

• 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Serve as a professional front-desk presence by greeting visitors, providing directions, and supporting visitor check-in processes in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor authorization when applicable, and report unauthorized access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and communicating with campus representatives and emergency services as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and visitor records while providing clear communication and support to the campus community.

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