Security Officer - Full Time Reception

Allied Universal • Peoria, IL

2d • 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. As a Security Officer Full Time Reception in Peoria, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a financial institution, you will welcome visitors, manage access, observe activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will help maintain a professional, secure environment while supporting daily operations with integrity and teamwork. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and your presence helps deter security-related incidents.

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 professional customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors at a financial institution front desk by following site-specific procedures and access protocols.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting guests, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records.
• Respond to security-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Maintain awareness of lobby and entry activity, report unusual or unauthorized activity, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Communicate clearly with site personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership regarding daily activities, incidents, and security-related concerns.

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