Security Officer - Lobby / Patrol

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $20 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Lobby / Patrol in Los Angeles, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy retail location, you will welcome guests, manage access control and visitor logs, issue badges, and respond to security-related concerns with calm, clear communication. You will serve as a visible point of contact for employees and shoppers, helping to reduce unwanted activity through strong presence and customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a reliable, caring team that values integrity, agility, and innovation.

Requirements

• Have at least 6 months 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

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to guests, tenants, and vendors by carrying out post orders, security-related procedures, and site-specific policies at a retail location front desk.
• Control access through the front desk by greeting arrivals, verifying identification and/or credentials as required, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, document observations, and report unusual activity to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and assisting with emergency response activities as directed.
• Complete detailed reports of incidents, service requests, and daily activity, and coordinate communications with property management and/or store personnel as needed.

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