Security Officer Full Time Reception

Allied Universal•Pasadena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer for a front desk position at a government utility location in Pasadena, California. The role provides customer service and supports site security by welcoming visitors, managing access, monitoring activity, and maintaining a professional, orderly environment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at a rate of $20.00 per hour. The officer follows site-specific procedures and security policies, screens and directs visitors and other site users, verifies access authorization, issues visitor credentials, monitors entry points and security systems from a stationary post, and documents activity. The officer also responds calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as directed. Applicants must be at least 18 for unarmed roles or 21 for armed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on a lawful background investigation and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local rules; a valid driver's license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal offers access to additional shifts through its technology, paid training and career-growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old for armed roles.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may need to be completed before employment.
Have a valid driver's license only if applying for a driving position.

Responsibilities

Provide professional customer service at a front desk in a government utility location, following site-specific procedures and security policies.
Greet, screen, and direct visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors; verify access authorization and issue visitor credentials according to site requirements.
Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, and communicate with site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
Maintain accurate visitor logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front-desk environment.