Security Officer - School Admin Desk

Allied Universal•Chicago, IL

6d•$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 - School Admin Desk in Chicago, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at an education location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, supporting a calm, professional atmosphere for students, faculty, and visitors. You will manage access procedures, verify credentials, respond to requests, and communicate incidents and/or concerns with clear, customer-focused service. Join Allied Universal to bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, backed by a caring, people-first culture, teamwork, and integrity in every interaction.

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 to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
Staff the front desk and serve as the primary point of contact for building access requests, visitor questions, and security-related concerns.
Greet and screen visitors, verify identification as required, and issue visitor badges and/or temporary credentials in accordance with site procedures.
Manage access control at the front desk by monitoring entry and exit points, controlling key and/or badge issuance when assigned, and documenting exceptions per policy.
Monitor security-related systems from the front desk, including cameras, alarms, and intercoms, and report irregular activity through established channels.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site contacts and/or emergency services when directed by policy.
Maintain accurate written and/or electronic logs of visitors, deliveries, incidents, and daily activity, and complete required reports in a timely manner.
Support a professional environment by providing directions to classrooms, studios, galleries, and administrative offices while following site rules for restricted areas.
Process and coordinate deliveries, service vendors, and scheduled appointments by confirming authorization and directing them to appropriate locations per procedure.
Communicate clearly with site personnel and Allied Universal supervision to escalate concerns, share status updates, and support continuity between shifts.
Assist with room, event, and/or exhibit access requests by verifying approvals and coordinating with site contacts as needed.
Follow post orders and applicable regulations while maintaining a courteous, service-focused presence that can help to deter unauthorized access and/or disruptive behavior.

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.

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