Security Officer Reception Desk

Allied Universal • Reading, PA

14h • $19 • 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 - Reception Desk in Reading, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal in a healthcare location, you will greet patients, visitors, and staff, manage access and sign-in procedures, and monitor the lobby and entrances for security-related concerns. You will respond to questions, assist with directions, and communicate incidents to site leadership, bringing an agile, reliable, and innovative approach while putting people first, working as a team, and acting with integrity.

Requirements

• Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
• Have 1+ years of security experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff at the front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and/or authorization as required, issue visitor credentials per site policy, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the healthcare facility.
• Monitor the lobby and reception area via observation and available systems, help to deter unauthorized entry, and promptly report suspicious activity, hazards, and/or policy violations to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and assisting with incident documentation.
• Operate phones, radios, and/or dispatch systems to communicate with Allied Universal personnel and site contacts, manage logs and reports, and support security-related administrative tasks at the front desk.

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