Security Officer - Part Time Reception

Allied Universal • Phoenix, AZ

22h

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for a reception assignment in Phoenix, Arizona. The role provides consistent hours at an assigned site through a designated weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment. Employees may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, offering the option to increase their hours, potentially up to 40 hours per week, or scale back as needed. The pay rate is $20.50 per hour. The scheduled shift is Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The officer provides customer service and security support at the site’s front desk. Duties include greeting visitors, checking credentials as directed, maintaining visitor records, answering and directing calls, monitoring front-desk activity, and reporting concerns or unusual activity. The officer also responds calmly to incidents and critical situations and follows site-specific procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require candidates to be at least 21 years old.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Monitor access to the location, greet visitors, verify credentials as directed, and maintain visitor records.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide general information, and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain awareness of front-desk activity and report unusual or unauthorized activity according to site-specific procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED