Security Officer - Overnight Lobby Reception

Allied Universal • San Diego, CA

1d • 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 - Overnight Lobby Reception in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic education location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor alarms and cameras, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and care. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys customer service, clear communication, and using technology while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

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.

Nice To Haves

• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following site-specific procedures, greeting students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors, and assisting with access and visitor check-in activities.
• Monitor entry points, review identification and/or visitor credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with location policies and post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, service requests, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus contacts and emergency personnel when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity, observe and report unusual behavior and/or security-related concerns, and document incidents, visitors, and daily activity in required logs and reports.

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