Front Desk Security Officer – Retail Access & Welcome

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Reception Security Desk in San Francisco, CA to greet visitors, control access, monitor alarms, and provide exceptional customer service at a retail front desk. This full-time daytime role supports a welcoming environment and requires at least 1 year of security experience and a high school diploma.

The position offers competitive pay, standard daytime schedules, and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• A guard card or license preferred.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws.
• 18+ for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a retail front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Greet visitors, manage access procedures, verify identification and credentials as required, and provide directions or general information in a professional manner.
• Monitor entry activity, maintain logs/records, and report unusual activity, policy concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations calmly and in accordance with site procedures.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly front entrance and reception area while helping deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Security operations

Access control

Badge management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm panel

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Reception Security Desk in San Francisco, CA to greet visitors, control access, monitor alarms, and provide exceptional customer service at a retail front desk. This full-time daytime role supports a welcoming environment and requires at least 1 year of security experience and a high school diploma.

The position offers competitive pay, standard daytime schedules, and benefits.