Security Officer KLS Warehouse

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

21h • 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 Reception Ambassador in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor activity at the entrance, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this people-first role, you will bring reliability, integrity, and teamwork to help create a professional and responsive first impression every day.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, visitor check-in processes, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor front desk operations, greet employees, visitors, and drivers, verify credentials, issue passes as needed, and document arrivals, departures, and deliveries in accordance with post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, supervisors, and/or first responders when appropriate.
• Support security-related screening of packages, keys, badges, and visitor property at the front desk while maintaining accurate logs, reports, and other required records.
• Answer phones, provide directions, and help to deter unauthorized access by observing entry points, challenging unfamiliar persons when appropriate, and reporting concerns according to site policies.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees