Security Officer - Lobby Desk

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • 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 Lobby Desk in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer at a government location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, support security-related procedures, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this highly visible role, you will help to deter incidents through professionalism, attention to detail, and a people-first approach. Be part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and always acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Guard card is required.
• 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 at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government location.
• Monitor access to the lobby and reception area, greet visitors, verify identification and/or appointments, and help to deter unauthorized entry according to site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, while communicating with staff, visitors, and/or public personnel as needed.
• Maintain front desk logs, visitor records, and other required documentation, and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or security-related issues through proper channels.

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