Security Officer - Front Desk

Allied Universal

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Front Desk in HICKORY, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will welcome employees and visitors, support badge and access control processes, and help monitor alarms and camera activity as needed. You will be a visible, professional presence who documents incidents, answers questions, and escalates concerns with clear communication. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a people-first team that delivers through teamwork.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following site-specific security-related procedures and access control requirements for a manufacturing location.
• Greet employees, contractors, and visitors; verify identification and/or authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor and package logs.
• Monitor security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and access control panels, and report irregular activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Complete written reports and shift logs, answer phones and radio traffic, and communicate security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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