Security Officer - Lobby Checkpoint

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Lobby Checkpoint in Van Nuys, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a high-profile aerospace and defense location, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage access logs and badge check-ins using a computer and/or tablet, and communicate clearly when concerns arise. You will support a professional, customer-focused experience while helping to deter security-related incidents. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a caring team that delivers through teamwork and innovation.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security experience.
• 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

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Have a state, county, or city issued security license, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors at the front desk by following site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and emergency response instructions when appropriate.
• Control entry by greeting guests, confirming identity and/or authorization, issuing visitor badges, and directing individuals to the correct location while maintaining a professional front desk presence.
• Monitor lobby activity and security-related systems such as alarms, cameras, and/or access control panels, and report irregular conditions according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying the appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Maintain accurate front desk logs and reports such as visitor records, deliveries, calls for service, and incident documentation in accordance with site requirements.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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