Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Checkpoint

Allied Universal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced for our Atlanta, GA site. The role offers reliable, fixed hours with opportunities to pick up extra shifts and earn more through our scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $20.06 per hour with a base schedule such as Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM. This position supports security at a financial institution, requiring professional presence and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• 6 months armed security, law enforcement, or military experience required.
• Armed guard card/license preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Greet employees, visitors and contractors at front desk while following site procedures.
• Verify credentials, manage sign-in/badges and direct guests.
• Monitor entry activity and report unauthorized access or suspicious behavior.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Support administrative duties and communicate with site leadership.

Skills

Armed security experience

Background check

High school diploma

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits or police academy

Job description

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Checkpoint in Atlanta, GA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $20.06 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a professional, customer-focused presence at the front desk of a financial institution, greeting employees, visitors, and contractors while following site-specific access procedures.
• Verify visitor credentials, manage sign-in and badge processes, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests to appropriate contacts or locations.
• Monitor entry activity and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious behavior, or other security-related concerns according to site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and emergency responders when needed.
• Support security-related administrative duties, including answering phones, maintaining required records, and communicating clearly with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of armed security-related experience, law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree, 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, and/or a corrections academy certificate.
• An armed guard card or license 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.