Security Officer - Front Desk

Allied Universal • Kankakee, IL

4d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Front Desk in Kankakee, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will welcome employees, contractors, and visitors while supporting access control, badge verification, and security-related check-in procedures. You will monitor cameras and alarms, manage calls and inquiries, document activity, and communicate concerns to the team. With Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, acting with integrity and delivering through teamwork in a people-first culture.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing location.
• Staff the front desk to control access by greeting and directing visitors, issuing and collecting visitor badges, and maintaining visitor, contractor, and delivery logs.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, access control systems, and/or other security-related equipment from the front desk and report irregular activity according to post orders to help to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, coordinating with onsite personnel, and documenting actions taken.
• Complete detailed written reports and shift logs, maintain incident documentation, and communicate key information during shift turnovers to support consistent security-related operations.

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