Security Officer - Reception Security

Allied Universal • Elgin, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Reception Security in Elgin, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and telecom location as a Front Desk professional, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this visible role, you will represent a caring culture that puts people first while delivering reliable service through teamwork, integrity, and an agile, innovative approach.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by greeting visitors, checking identification, managing access activities, and following site-specific security-related procedures for a technology and telecommunications location.
• Monitor lobby and reception area activity, answer phones and/or direct inquiries, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery arrivals and departures in accordance with post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Support badge issuance, visitor registration, and access control processes, while helping to deter unauthorized entry and reporting unusual activity to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete required logs, reports, and other administrative tasks related to front desk operations, security-related events, and daily shift activity.

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