Security Officer - Front Desk
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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Front Desk in Lake Forest, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a healthcare location, you will be the first point of contact, welcoming staff and visitors while supporting access control, badge verification, visitor check-in, and phone and radio communications. You will monitor cameras and alarms, document security-related activity, and escalate concerns to site leadership. With Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, innovative approach, delivering through teamwork and always acting with integrity.
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 customer service to clients, patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the front desk.
- Monitor access at the reception area by greeting and screening visitors, issuing visitor credentials, and directing guests to the appropriate location per site procedures.
- Operate and monitor security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and access control; report irregular activity and/or malfunctions per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing timely notifications to site leadership and/or emergency services as required.
- Complete shift logs and incident reports, document visitor activity, and communicate post updates to Allied Universal supervision and/or incoming personnel.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
