Security Officer Visitor Desk

Allied Universal • Santa Monica, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Visitor Desk in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer in a dynamic tech and media location, where you will greet visitors, manage access control and badges, monitor lobby activity, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to deliver strong customer service, clear communication, and responsive security-related support while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• 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

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas, greet visitors, verify identification and/or credentials, and help manage visitor check-in processes in accordance with site policies.
• Answer phones, assist employees, guests, and vendors with directions and general inquiries, and help support a professional front desk experience.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and records related to access activity, visitor traffic, deliveries, and other front desk security-related matters.

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