Security Officer - Plant Reception

Allied Universal • Vandalia, OH

6d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Plant Reception in Vandalia, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a leading manufacturing and industrial location, you will welcome employees and visitors, manage access control, verify credentials, issue badges, and support a professional lobby experience. You will monitor cameras and alarms, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with site leadership and emergency services as needed. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, delivering with teamwork and integrity in a people-first culture.

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 visitors and personnel at the front desk by following site-specific access procedures, security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points and the reception area, greet and direct visitors, issue visitor credentials per site procedure, and help to maintain accurate visitor logs and documentation.
• Answer phones and route calls or requests to the appropriate contacts, support administrative check-in processes, and communicate relevant updates to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting and documenting events per Allied Universal and site guidelines.
• Observe the front desk area for unusual activity, escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of communication, and support a professional presence that helps to deter unwanted activity at the location.

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