Security Officer Part Time Front Desk

Allied Universal • Mountain Brook, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for a front-desk assignment at a financial services location in Birmingham, Alabama. The role provides a designated weekly anchor shift at an assigned site, requiring a six-month commitment. The employee may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, with the option to increase hours up to 40 per week and later scale back. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.

The officer provides a professional front-desk presence, supports visitor access and security procedures, monitors security systems, responds to incidents, and performs related administrative and customer-service tasks. Applicants must meet the stated age and education requirements and may be subject to background investigation and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
• Commit to the designated site and weekly anchor shift for six months.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience.
• Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional front-desk presence at a financial services location, greeting visitors, contractors, and employees and delivering customer service in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Verify visitor identification, manage sign-in and access procedures, issue visitor credentials as directed, and maintain accurate visitor logs.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or system concerns according to established procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations; contact appropriate personnel or emergency responders when needed.
• Support daily security-related administrative tasks, including answering phones, directing guests, receiving deliveries, and communicating relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• 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 career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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