Security Officer - Front Desk Receptionist

Allied Universal • Cary, NC

13d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Front Desk Receptionist in Cary, NC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as a front desk professional, greeting staff and visitors, managing access and badging, monitoring cameras and alarms, and documenting security-related activity with clear communication. You will be the first point of contact, delivering customer service while helping to support a welcoming environment. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team leads with a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity on every shift.

Requirements

• Be 21+ years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government education location.
• Staff the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, checking identification and/or visitor authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access points and security-related equipment such as cameras, intercoms, and alarm panels from the front desk, reporting irregular activity and/or equipment concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and communicating updates to appropriate personnel.
• Support a welcoming environment while helping to deter unauthorized entry by enforcing sign-in procedures, controlling key and/or badge distribution when assigned, and providing clear directions to approved visitors.

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