Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible

Allied Universal; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible in Palmdale, CA. You will greet visitors, control access, monitor entry activity, and provide professional customer service at a technology-focused site.

Role requires armed security experience and a California 9mm endorsement, with a 21+ age minimum for armed positions. Daytime evening shifts and full-time schedule offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least six months armed security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• California weapons permit with 9mm endorsement.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ for armed roles; 18+ for unarmed (as applicable).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-desk security and visitor management at a tech-focused site.
• Verify IDs and issue visitor credentials; maintain logs.
• Monitor lobby, access-control systems, cameras, and alarms; report incidents.
• Respond calmly to incidents and emergencies following procedures.
• Record visitor, delivery, and access activity in reports.

Skills

Armed security experience

California weapons permit (9mm)

Customer service

Lift 20+ pounds

Access control experience

Age 21+ for armed roles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible in Palmdale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide professional customer service. You will maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents while supporting a positive experience for employees and guests. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional front-desk customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology-focused location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing individuals in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor lobby activity, access-control systems, cameras, alarms, phones, and/or communication systems; promptly report unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following established response procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reports regarding visitors, incidents, deliveries, access requests, and other front-desk activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least six months of armed security-related experience, law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.
• Possess a California weapons permit with a 9mm caliber endorsement.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Access control and 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.

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.

Closing

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.