Security Officer - Front Desk

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.

As a Security Officer - Front Desk in Newport Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal at a premier commercial real estate office front desk, where you will greet tenants and visitors, verify access, manage badges and keys, monitor cameras and alarm panels, and document incidents and service requests. You will be a visible, professional presence who helps to deter security-related issues through clear communication and customer-first support. Our agile, reliable, and innovative teams deliver through teamwork and always act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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 You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, employees, vendors, and visitors at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor lobby activity and building access by verifying identification, managing visitor check-in and/or badging, coordinating with tenant contacts, and maintaining visitor and key control logs.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as phones, intercoms, cameras, and alarm panels, escalating concerns to property management and/or emergency services as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and completing required reports in a timely manner.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and/or disruptive behavior through a consistent front desk presence, clear communication, and adherence to post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 6+ months of security-related experience.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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