Security Officer - Front Desk

Allied Universal • Dover, DE

4d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Front Desk in Dover, DE, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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 Officer with Allied Universal at an educational location, you will be the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, supporting a welcoming environment while handling access control, visitor check-in, and routine logging. You will respond to calls and incidents, communicate clearly with site teams, and help identify and report security-related concerns. Join a caring, integrity-driven team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and teamwork.

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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, students, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, answering phones and/or radio traffic, and assisting with general inquiries while maintaining a professional presence.
• Help to control access by verifying identification, issuing visitor passes when required, and maintaining visitor and key control logs per site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and/or other monitoring systems from the front desk and report unusual activity according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and notifying appropriate personnel as required.

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