Security Officer - Education Front Desk - Weekdays

Allied Universal • New Orleans, LA

14h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Education Front Desk - Weekdays in New Orleans, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at an education location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors while supporting access control, badging, and visitor management. You will remain a visible presence, respond to questions and security-related concerns, document activity, and communicate clearly with school teams. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, supported by a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1+ years of security experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, families, and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access control requirements, and security-related protocols, including emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Operate the front desk and visitor management process by greeting guests, verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing visitors to approved destinations.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, radios, phones, and intercom systems from the front desk, and report suspicious activity or policy violations to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and completing written reports as required by site policy and Allied Universal guidelines.
• Support school operations by coordinating deliveries and vendor check-ins, controlling entry points from the front desk, and assisting with communications during drills and/or emergency events.

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.

What This Job Offers

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