Security Officer Welcome Desk
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Welcome Desk in Woonsocket, RI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will greet visitors, manage access points, issue badges, and monitor cameras and alarms to help support a secure environment. You will communicate clearly with staff and guests, document security-related activity, and respond to calls for assistance with professionalism and care. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and innovative thinking to 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 at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Manage access control for a healthcare location by greeting visitors, issuing visitor badges, maintaining sign-in and/or sign-out logs, and directing individuals to appropriate areas per site policy.
- Monitor cameras, alarm panels, and other systems from the front desk to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or suspicious activity, and report concerns per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting on-site staff, emergency services, and/or Allied Universal leadership as required.
- Complete shift documentation such as activity reports, incident reports, and pass-down notes, and communicate status updates to incoming personnel and site contacts.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
